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After finishing 30+ games out of 1st place the previous 2 years, the Washington Nationals are dominating the rest of the league through their pitching staff. George Bradley (17) and Bill Wise (12) are responsible for most of the wins. With every other team playing .500 ball besides the Quakers, it is the Nationals pennant to lose. Meanwhile, Ross Barnes is making an impressive comeback from injury as he is batting .326 (31-95) in 29 games. While it doesn't show up in their record, the New York Giants have been led by an offensive monster in their lineup. "Silent Mike" Tiernan is on pace for astronomical numbers and is leading all 3 triple crown categories (AVG, HR, RBI). If Tiernan keeps up the pace, he would become the first triple crown winner in ML history.

Batting Leaders
BA: Mike Tiernan (NYG) .382
Hits: Mike Tiernan (NYG) 83
2B: Deacon McGuire (WHS) 16
3B: Mike Tiernan (NYG) 19
HR: Mike Tiernan (NYG) 5
RBI: Mike Tiernan (NYG) 47
Runs: Mike Tiernan (NYG) 50
SB: Tom Daly (CHN) 42

Pitching Leaders
ERA: Milo Lockwood (PIT) 1.92
Wins: George Bradley (WHS) 17
Losses: Larry McKeon (DTN) 14
SHO: Bob Black (IND), Milo Lockwood (PIT), Bill Wise (WHS) 2
K's: Milo Lockwood (PIT) 106

Injuries
NONE

Various News & Notes
6/6: Washington P Bill Wise strikes out a ML record 16 batters in a 5-4 victory over Detroit. Although, it took him 16 innings to do so.
6/13: New York RF Mike Tiernan had 5 hits in 7 at-bats against Detroit. The Giants also prevailed 10-9 in 13 innings on Tiernan's walk-off homer.
6/15: New York trades 32-year old 3B Charlie Householder to Brooklyn for 25-year old C Bob Clark.
6/19: Louisville trades 34-year old 1B Jake Goodman to Kansas City for 37-year old C Ezra Sutton.
6/22: Pittsburg trades 28-year old SS Bill White and 21-year old C Tom Terrell to Baltimore for 25-year old RF Billy Sunday and 19-year old P Shorty Wetzel.
6/23: Boston trades 26-year old 3B Jumbo Davis to Cleveland for 26-year old RF Bill Kienzle and 24-year old C Bill Collins.




The American Assocation has been represented by the Baltimore Orioles in 5 of the 6 World Series so far. And this year looks to be no different as they already have a 10.5 game lead at the end of June. They are lead by the pitching duo of Bob Emslie (19-6, 2.09) and John Coleman (10-5, 2.11). On the basepaths, they are burning trails from base to base every single game. They lead the league with 172 steals with Mike Griffin (61) and Tommy Tucker (44) leading the way.

Batting Leaders
BA: George Gore (LOU) .366
Hits: Cap Anson (CIN) 73
2B: Sam Barkley (KCC), Jack O'Brien (STL) 20
3B: Dick Johnston (CLV), Sam Thompson (LOU) 8
HR: Six tied with 3
RBI: Mike Griffin (BLO) 34
Runs: Mike Griffin (BLO) 55
SB: Mike Griffin (BLO) 61

Pitching Leaders
ERA: Dan Casey (KCC) 1.75
Wins: Bob Emslie (BLO) 19
Losses: Elmer Smith (CIN) 12
SHO: Dan Casey (KCC) 5
K's: Elmer Smith (CIN) 146

Injuries
NONE

Various News & Notes
6/10: St. Louis 2B Jack O'Brien goes 0-4 against Cincinnati snapping his 22 game hitting streak.
6/15: Brooklyn trades 25-year old C Bob Clark to New York for 32-year old 3B Charlie Householder.
6/19: Kansas City trades 37-year old C Ezra Sutton to Louisville for 34-year old 1B Jake Goodman. Sutton, one of the original National Association players is struggling with a .215 average this season.
6/22: Baltimore trades 25-year old RF Billy Sunday and 19-year old P Shorty Wetzel to Pittsburg for 28-year old SS Bill White and 21-year old C Tom Terrell.
6/23: Cleveland trades 26-year old RF Bill Kienzle and 24-year old C Bill Collins to Boston for 26-year old 3B Jumbo Davis.