For the 2nd straight game, the Oakland Jacks mounted a comeback that fell just short, as the Boston Splinters won 8-7 to take their winning streak to 9 games. Despite a shaky start, Bert Blyleven became the 1st pitcher to 3 wins. Blyleven allowed 10 hits and 4 runs, including 2 home runs in 8 innings. Meanwhile, Oakland led 4-3 into the 5th inning when Stan Coveleski allowed 4 straight RBI singles with 2 outs. Jack Morris allowed a 2-run homer to Jimmie Foxx in the 9th, followed by a single by Ken Griffey Jr., but retired Lou Gehrig, Reggie Jackson, and Hank Greenberg to escape with his 1st save. Rollie Fingers had picked up the save in the prior 3 straight games. Frank Thomas was 2 for 4 with his league-leading 7th homer.