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Keystones Take 1st

July 1, 1874

With a 7-2 June, the Philadelphia Keystones have climbed atop the ABC standings. This time last year, the were a game behind .500 sitting in 5th place.

Standings through June 30, 1874

Team                        W     L       PCT      GB
Philadelphia Keystones     17     9      .654      -
Chicago White Stockings    15    11      .577     2.0
New York Mutuals           15    11      .577     2.0
Washington Nationals       13    13      .500     4.0
Baltimore Canaries         12    14      .462     5.0
Cincinnati Reds            12    14      .462     5.0
Boston Red Stockings       11    15      .423     6.0
Brooklyn Atlantics          9    17      .346     8.0

Rookie of the Month & Pitcher of the Month
SP Felix Lopez - Washington Nationals

In 5 starts, Lopez compiled a 1.02 ERA in 44 innings, putting up a 4-1 record. He was chosen as both the Rookie and Pitcher of the Month.

Batter of the Month
3B Patrick Stanley - Washington Nationals

Washington's young 3B, Patrick Stanley, hit .500 in June. He also drove in 12 runs and scored 9 times earning Batter of the Month honors.