Frank Thomas hit a Grand Slam in the 1st inning off Bob Feller, and Wade Boggs added two home runs of his own, as the Boston Splinters held on to top the New York Swats 8-6. The loss drops the Swats to 0-5. Feller had another rough outing, allowing 6 runs on 6 hits and walking 5 in just 5 innings. Ty Cobb was 3 for 5 with a 2-run homer, and Babe Ruth added a solo shot of his own, but Gaylord Perry held on for his 1st victory. Rollie Fingers pitched a scoreless 9th for his 2nd save. Boston is now 4-1.