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A fairly even start across the board, although the Stallions have had another sluggish start, 7-17 to this point. Atlanta has also begun slowly, down in the cellar in the South Division at 9-15. Meanwhile, Carolina has ridden a 9-game win streak to sit atop the East.

Milestones

• 100 HR: Mickey Mantle; Willie McCovey

Other Observations and Points of Interest

• Joe Williams closer at Los Angeles.
• CC Sabathia closer at Connecticut.
• Sandy Koufax closer at Seattle.
• Babe Ruth starting in RF for Washington.
• Gaylord Perry gets just his second PBL win.
• It takes 18 games and 65 AB for Johnny Mize to hit his first HR of the season. For Willie Mays, those numbers are 21 and 71.

Monthly Award Winners

Northwest League

• Batter – Francisco Lindor (Los Angeles): 348 / 10 HR / 23 RBI
• Pitcher – Walter Johnson (New York): 3-0 / 1.52 / 26 K / 41.1 IP

Southeast League

• Batter – Lou Gehrig (Kansas City): 376 / 11 HR / 27 RBI
• Pitcher – Nap Rucker (Carolina): 4-1 / 1.26 / 33 K / 43 IP

Weekly Award Winners

• 13th: Roger Clemens (Los Angeles) / Frankie Frisch (Washington)
• 20th: Roger Connor (Portland) / Lou Gehrig (Kansas City)
• 27th: Francisco Lindor (Los Angeles) / Nap Lajoie (Indianapolis)

Top 20 Hitters by WAR




Top 20 Pitchers by WAR