The Buffalo Bisons and Syracuse Stars were admitted into the National League on February 18, 1879, from the Inernational Association when they finished first (24-8) and second (23-9) respectively during 1878.

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On July 26, 1879, Harry McCormick of Syracuse pitched and won a 1-0 game versus Boston. Did you know that during the first inning McCormick hit a home runs scoring the games only run for his club?