Christy Mathewson pitches a 3 – 0 shutout over the Boston Braves, leading the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory, all on the road. In spite of their impressive winning streak, the Giants will finish second to the Brooklyn Robins in the National League pennant race.

In Boston, Giants outfielder Benny Kauff is picked off first base three times by Lefty Tyler. The center fielder’s miscues don’t hurt the team when New York reels off its 14th consecutive road victory, beating the Braves, 12-1.

Boston shuts out [1916 Tigers |[Detroit]]‚ 4 – 0‚ as Babe Ruth allows just 4 singles. Ruth adds two hits but Harry Hooper’s fielding heroics – 4 great catches – make him the day’s star.

In Cincinnati‚ Rube Benton pitches the Giants to a 4 – 3 win over the Reds‚ New York’s 12th win in a row on the road. Benton needs relief help from Jeff Tesreau and Christy Mathewson in the 9th to win.

Behind the pitching of Babe Ruth, the Red Sox stop the Browns, 3 – 1. The only St. Louis score comes on a double steal.

1916 – Led by Tris Speaker’s two hits and three runs, Cleveland tops the Red Sox and Babe Ruth, 6 – 2.

The Giants, 2-13 and in last place, open their western swing with a 13 – 5 win at Pittsburgh. New York uses three pitchers, and pounds three Buc hurlers for 16 hits. New York will win their next 16 games.

The Red Sox and Dutch Leonard stop the Cleveland Indians, 5 – 1, ending the first-place Tribe’s 8-game win streak. The game marks Tris Speaker’s return to Boston, and 15,000 cheer his every move. After one inning Speaker inadvertently heads into the Sox dugout, much to the crowd’s delight.