3rd

Chicago beats Buffalo 31-7, as each Chicago player hits safely and scores at least 3 runs. Abner Dalrymple and Cap Anson each get 5 hits (including 4 doubles), and Dalrymple scores 5 runs. Chicago sets a ML record with 14 doubles, getting 16 extra-base hits and 32 hits overall.

4th

Tim Keefe of New York wins both ends of a doubleheader against Columbus 9-3 and 1­0, allowing a 2-game total of 3 hits.

6th

Cincinnati thrashes Baltimore 23-0, setting a ML record for the most decisive shutout. The record lasts for 46 days.

19th

Buffalo defeats Philadelphia 25-5, getting 27 hits in the process. Dan Brouthers goes 6-for-6 with 2 doubles, and Jim O'Rourke gets 5 hits.

25th

Charles Radbourn throws a no-hitter as Providence beats top rival Cleveland 8-0.

26th

Joe Gephardt of the Eclipse is forced to miss a game against St. Louis because of temporary paralysis. He will return to the lineup within 2 weeks.

28th

In the first recorded game in Hawaii, the Honolulu Club wins over the Oceanic Club 14-13.