Bert Blyleven became the 1st American League pitcher with 6 wins, as he held the New York Swats to 6 hits in 8 1/3 innings. After a 1st inning unearned run, Blyleven allowed just 2 hits until the 9th when Paul Molitor’s 2-run home run ended his day. Bob Feller continued to struggle, allowing 6 runs on 12 hits in 7 innings and falling to 1-3 this season. Frank Thomas got the Boston offense going early with his 11th home run of the season, a 2-run shot in the 1st. Carlton Fisk added a 2-run homer of this own in the 4th. Boston improved to 18-7 with the 6-3 win. New York has fallen to 10-15.