August 1st 1888 Update
The National League is seeing two very opposite streaks. The New York Giants are in the midst of their 10 game winning streak, meanwhile The Philadelphia Quakers are on a
10 game skid. Over in the American League, our own Nationals are trying to stay in the hunt. An improved 12-12 record for the month of August. Rookie Ed Delahanty (.289, 21 RBIs)
was named the Rookie of the Month.
Eastern League Update
This league has a very tight contest. Jersey City, Toronto, and Wheeling are all with in 5 games of each other.
Batting Leaders: Jacob Doyle is the current leader from Wheeling.
Pitching Leaders: Jersey City has 3 of the top 5 pitchers.
New England League Update
Newport is leading down the stretch. But watch out for Lynn as they are on a 6 game wining streak.
Team Batting Leaders below. Douglas Barnes still is the batting leader. Billy O'Brien never hit a home run in his 4 year big league career.
He leads with 23 big ones and holds the single season mark in all three leagues.
Below are the Pitching Leaders. Frank Fox is doing quite well this season. Teammate Levi Hickman is also tearing up the league.
