National League
May Update
Cincinnati Red Stockings (20-8 in May)
The combo of Bill Wise (12-5, 1.59 era) and Adonis Terry (12-3, 2.53) are helping Cincy stay ahead. Ned Williamson (.282 , 7 HRs, 31 RBIs) is third on HRs.
Providence Grays (21-8 in May)
Grays went on a 13-0 run during the month. Al Atkinson (12-3, 1.92 era) is the pitching leader. King Kelly (.244, 8 HRs, 36 RBIs) is second in HR.
Philadelphia Quakers (17-11 in May)
Ren Deagle (12-5, 2.67) is the 4th of five 12 game winners. George Gore (.319, 4 HR, 25 RBIs) is one of the top hitters.
New York Gothams (16-12 in May)
James Burke (12-1, 2.14 era) is the National League's leading pitcher. Canadian George Wood (.332, 4 HR, 41 RBIs) is a leading hitter.
Boston Beaneaters (12-16 in May)
Last month's leading team faltered this month. Buck Ewing (.339, 2 HR, 26 RBIs) is still producing.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys (11-18 in May)
Hard luck Jim Whitney (2-15, 4.16 era). Roger Connor (.373, 2 HR, 23 RBIs) 3rd in BA in the League.
Brooklyn Atlantics (7-22 in May)
Fred Dunlap (.316, 6 HR, 34 RBIs) is shouldering the team load. The Only Nolan (6-8, 2.79 era) is cruising along.
Chicago White Stockings (9-18 in May)
White Stockings fared slightly better this month. Dan Brothers (.391, 12 HRs, 44 RBIs) leads the NL in several categories.