The Boston Splinters rode an offensive explosion to a 15-6 win over the Detroit Rockets. A long rain delay in the 3rd inning led to early exits for the two starting pitchers, Bert Blyleven and Bret Saberhagen. Carlton Fisk got the offense going against Kevin Appier, hitting a 2-run homer in the 4th. Boston batted around in the 5th, scoring 7 more runs, capped by a homer by Alan Trammell. Two errors by the Rockets extended the inning. Fisk hit another 2-run shot in the 7th to extend Boston’s lead. Walter Johnson got the win for the Splinters, allowing 3 runs in 5 innings of relief. Lou Whitaker matched Fisk with a pair of 2-run homers for Detroit, doubling his total for the year. Trammell and Mule Suttles both finished 4 for 5 for Boston. The win helps the Splinters keep pace with New York, keeping a 4-game lead in the American League.