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20 September 2304

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NCA Playoffs - #5 Easy Town Assaultrons (66-54) vs #4 Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (67-53)

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Season Series

Fort Hagen 5, Easy Town 3
April 30-May 1 @ET: ET 5-1, FtH 5-2
June 21-22 @ FtH: ET 6-0, FtH 10-4
August 16-17 @FtH: FtH 3-2, ET 8-7
September 6-7 @ET: FtH 7-5, FtH 7-6

Analysis
Fort Hagen returns to the playoffs for the eight-straight season and as the North Charles Association's defending champions after reaching the Sole Survivor Series as the 4th seed a season ago. Easy Town makes just their third trip to the playoffs, but did see their first season taking them all the way to the Sole Survivor Series in 2298. Together, these two teams have made four trips to the Sole Survivor Series without a championship.

The Silver Shroud finished 5th in the NCA in runs scored (5th) despite having the 2nd-best team batting average (.282). They are powered by three heavy-hitting outfielders in Andrew Nuka (.297/31/100), Ben Pawlak (.373/26/96), and Ginger Rogers (.215/24/58). 3B Tutton Gatekeeper (.273/18/74) also lent a hand in producing runs. The big loss for the Shroud is midseason acquisition, SS Wally Warwick (.304/7/42), who will be out for this series and probably the next round, too, with a shoulder injury.

Fort Hagen's pitching staff is much better in keeping the team in games, ranking 3rd in runs against (488), 3rd in Starters ERA (3.98), and 2nd in Bullpen ERA (3.43). The starters are led by dominating pitcher Derek Green (18-4, 2.61) who led the CBO in quality starts (27), innings pitched (231.1), and strikeouts (223). Their one Achilles heel has been their closer, Kevin Marsh (20 SV, 4.43), who had six blown saves and finished with 11 losses on the season to tie SP/RP Jim Livermore (9-11, 3 SV, 5.16). SP X10-44 Mannson (10-11, 4.09) has been 3-4 with a 4.78 ERA since joining the Shroud after they gave up on often-injured SP Mike Cartrette and shipped him to Atom. In the bullpen, players who can help keep runs down are John Walden (3-1, 2.63), Mike Pond (8-4, 3.10), Chris Glass House (6-2, 3.09), and former closer Matt Demented (14 SV, 2.81).

For the Assaultrons, they finished second in runs scored (642) on offense. While we'll feature him in the next paragraph, too, the team revolves by the best overall player in the CBO, 1B/SP Lannie Tykeson (.348/32/101). Other top contributors in both hitting and power include 3B Dog Prairie (.264/37/94), LF Sean Samuels (.299/26/76), and C Tyler Shoemaker (.317/16/65). Other key contributors in the talented lineup include RF Dan Squirrel (.271/13/57) and CG Jig McGhee (.332/4/49).

The Easy Town pitching staff finished 5th in runs against (537), Starters ERA (4.49), and Bullpen ERA (4.17). Again, everything revolves around the ace Tykeson (16-7, 3.33). SP Angel Waterdrink (3-2, 4.02) missed four months of the season but he is now healthy and able to contribute while Good Company Schiller (7-10, 4.66) can get the occasional good start but cannot be counted on in playoff ball. Mike Dawson (10-5, 4.26) moves to the bullpen for the playoffs to pitch along with Thomas Seefar (19 SV, 2.85), Aaron Geneva (6 SV, 4.19), and Jame Functionary (7-5, 3.42).

Prediction
Easy Town may be playing for championships in coming years, but it is hard to bet against a team as successful as the Silver Shroud over the years. We'll pick the Shroud to take it, 2 games to 0.

SCA Playoffs - #5 Atom Cats (66-54) vs #4 Diamond City Swatters (69-51)

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Season Series

Diamond City 5, Atom 3
April 21-22 @DC: DC 3-0, Atom 7-2
June 21-22 @Atom: Atom 15-14, DC 1-0
July 12-13 @DC: DC 6-1, DC 5-4
August 30-31 @Atom: DC 6-5, Atom 6-2

Analysis
Like Fort Hagen mentioned above, Diamond City is a team always here. While they are aging and have been surpassed for Railroad League dominance by Roxbury, the Swatters are still a team that can win any series at any time. Atom has not been as successful, but the Cats are making their fourth-straight postseason appearance despite never winning the Minutemen League.

The Swatters completed the season as the SCA's 5th-best scoring team (585) with the 3rd-best batting average (.273). The boys playing in the Great Green Jewel are led by a one-two punch of RF Waze Waiting (.304/29/95) and 1B Oren Gep (.286/29/82). Despite being so powerful on offense, Gep is considered to have had a down year, meaning he could explode even more in the playoffs. Other top contributors include LF Chris Van Benschoten (.293/15/69) and 2B Jim Synthseeker (.298/12/58). Diamond City will be without 3B Allen Bishop (.281/21/65) for the series, losing one valuable piece of their offense.

The pitching staff finished 5th in runs allowed (522), Starters ERA (4.10), and Bullpen ERA (4.09). The top two starters, Sheng Kawolski (8-8, 2.78) and City Moore (16-4, 3.78), can help Diamond City win any game. Kawolski is a possible Vim! Pitcher Award winner despite having among the worst run support in his starts in the CBO. The third starter, Aldo Sanch (5-10, 5.15), could be a problem if they get to a third game.In the bullpen, CL Josh Samm (29 SV, 2.93) is among the CBO's best. RP Jason Worry (6-2, 2.68) also contributes.

Atom finished 3rd in the SCA in runs scored (632) despite being 7th in home runs (145). However, the Cats enter the playoffs without their best offensive player, RF Melon Sanderson (.333/40/106), who will be out for the remainder of the season with a head injury. His replacement, RF Deer Quickwalker (.258/8/34) is still a talent in the CBO. Other offensive contributors include SS Jake Doucette (.302/19/77), 2B Rabbit Forest (.302/2/44), CF Earthbound Bussey (.293/15/53), and 1B Casey Roux (.236/21/82).

The Cats were 4th in runs against (498), 6th in Starters ERA (4.27), and 2nd in Bullpen ERA (3.67). SP Scruffy Taguchi (14-10, 3.13), SP Deedee Martinson (10-9, 4.26), and SP Pete Pembroke (7-13, 4.09) are the playoff starters with longtime top CBO pitcher Bow Rome (9-5, 4.58) waiting in the wings. In the bullpen, Atom made an interesting decision not to carry RP Ryan Radaway (2-0, 2.87) on the playoff roster. RP Matt Rodrigue (6-2, 2.38) was the only other bullpen pitcher to hold a sub-3.00 ERA in the regular season. CL Chopsticks McWilliams (29 SV, 4.28) has struggled at times.

Prediction
This series feels as though it could go in any direction. The matchups favor one team in certain situations and the other team in others. It is difficult to choose Atom over Diamond City, but that is what we are going to do, citing their sudden hot streak and the third-pitcher advantage. Atom 2, Swatters 1.

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22 September 2304

NCA Play-in Series: #5 Sunshine Tidings vs #4 Fort Hagen

Game 1 - Easy Town 11 at Fort Hagen 10

Silver Shroud Hammered by Squirrel, Drop Game 1 to Assaultrons
Easy Town right fielder Dan Squirrel rose to the occasion at Hubris Comics Park, leading the Assaultrons to a Game 1 victory over the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud. Squirrel was 4 for 6 with a home run and 3 singles, while scoring 3 times and driving in 2 as the Assaultrons won, 11-10, to seize a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 Play-in Series.

The Assaultrons took the lead for good in the top of the 6th right after the Shroud had a four-run 5th to take the lead, 8-6. Facing reliever Radscorpion Johnson, Sean Samuels of Easy Town led off with a double. Following a Squirrel fly out, Lannie Tykeson singled to put runners at the corners with one out. Dog Prairie then hit a first-pitch, three-run homer for the 9-8 lead.

"If you want to be considered a good team, these are the kind of games you have to win," said Easy Town manager Tim Haysneedle.

Neither starting pitcher was impressive in the shootout. Assaultrons starter Good Company Schiller was shellacked for eight earned runs on 10 hits with a walk and a strikeout in 4.0 innings in the no-decision. Fort Hagen's Matt Hope allowed five earned runs on eight hits with a walk and two strikeouts in 3.1 innings. Johnson was the losing pitcher.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hubris Comics Park in Fort Hagen.

Game 2: Easy Town 6 at Fort Hagen 2

Assaultrons Cruise to Association Semifinal with Sweep

The Easy Town Assaultrons are on to the Association Semifinal after a convincing series win over the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud.

Easy Town wrapped up the series sweep with a 6-2 win in the last game, to take the series 2-0.

Star player Lannie Tykeson pitched and batted the Assaultrons to victory. He pitched 7.1 innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits with a walk and two strikeouts to earn the victory. Aaron Geneva pitched the final 1.2 innings. Tykeson was also 2 for 5 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI.

"We expected to win and we executed the way we needed to," said Dan Squirrel, who was named series MVP.

For the series, Squirrel hit .545 with a .545 on-base percentage. He had a home run, drove in 2 RBI, and scored 4 runs.

Questions surrounding the decision to pitch ace Derek Green in the regular season closer instead of saving him to pitch Game 1 cropped up for Fort Hagen. Green was set to start Game 3, which now will not be.

"This is all on me," Silver Shroud manager Belch Melcher said. "I mismanaged the pitching rotation at the end of the season. It's my fault."

Starters Matt Hope and X10-44 Mannson combined to allow nine earned runs on 16 hits in just 7.1 innings pitched in the two games.

The Easy Town Assaultrons will play against the County Crossing Bloodbugs in the next round. County Crossing had a bye in the Play-in Series. The Association Semifinal schedule will be announced after the Play-in Series finishes.

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SCA Play-In Series: #5 Atom vs #4 Diamond City

Game 1: Atom 4 at Diamond City 1

Road Win Lifts Atom to 1-0 Lead in PiS

The Atom Cats powered past the hometown Diamond City Swatters, 4-1, in the opener of the Play-in Series at The Great Green Jewel today. Atom starting pitcher Deedee Martinson threw 5.1 innings of shutout ball, to lead the charge. The Cats now lead the series 1-0.

Atom used the timely hitting of Earthbound Bussey to capture the win. The center fielder stroked a 2-run double in the top of the seventh inning to put the Cats on top, 4-0. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but he made it count.

"Things broke our way today and that's great," Cats manager Fourth Wall said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."

Diamond City starter Sheng Kawolski, who has among the worst run support in the CBO, suffered the loss. He allowed four earned runs on seven hits with two walks and five strikeouts in 7.0 innings. He left the game without the Swatters having scored a run. Kawaolski also had Diamond City's only extra-base hit at the time of being replaced by Crater Landlubber as a pinch hitter in the 7th. Witcher Craft ended up with an RBI double later in the 7th.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at The Great Green Jewel in Boston.

Game 2: Atom 6 at Diamond City 4

Atom Sweeps into the Association Semifinal

The Diamond City Swatters were simply overmatched by the Atom Cats in the Play-in Series.

The end result was a sweep, as Atom has cruised to the Association Semifinal, with the final win coming at The Great Green Jewel by a score of 6-4.

Trailing 4-2 entering the top of the 6th, the Cats finally got to Diamond City starter City Moore. Deer Quickwalker led off with a double, followed by an RBI double by Jeremy Schoolboy. Wth two outs, Peter Tatoeater hit a two-run home run to put Atom up for good, 5-4.

"We're clicking and running on all cylinders at the moment," said Garrett Machine, who was named MVP of the Play-in Series. "We're a dangerous team when we play like this."

For the series, Machine hit .500 with a .500 on-base percentage. He had a home run, drove in 1 RBI, and scored 2 runs.

Scruffy Taguchi did not have his best game but still earned the win. In 5.0 innings, he allowed four earned runs on four hits with two walks and four strikeouts. Both Chris Van Benschoten and Oren Gep took him deep.

The Atom Cats will play against the Roxbury Rad Sox in the next round. Roxbury had a bye in the Play-in Series. The Association Semifinal schedule will be announced after the Play-in Series finishes.

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Two of our favorites down fast... I guess sometimes you gotta just peel the bandaid and get it over with.

How have I never noticed the name "Earthbound Bussey" hahaha. Might be my new favorite player, and he looks to be a good one!

A little disappointed to see two sweeps, but at least it is just for the play in

Both teams are going to need some rebuilding decisions soon. Diamond City has multiple mid-30s pitchers heading into next season, including SP Sheng Kawolski (32), City Moore (36), and Josh Samm (33). Kawolski may be great trade bait to pick up a few decent players or a bevy of prospects.

Fort Hagen is in a similar but better position with two of its starters: Matt Hope (36) and X10-44 Mannson (37 simulated). They traded for Mannson hoping to give them a postseason boost, but both Mannson and Hope were shellacked in the playoffs.

Neither team has anything in their minors that can play for them anytime soon, so they will each have to dangle someone to stay relevant. We already know, though, that Moe Cronin is not keen on trading away his favorites, so we'll see.

Bussey boy is one of my 1000 Easter Egg players in the game. His family name is probably game-generated because it has nothing to do with his first name, which is the title of one of my favorite Super NES games ever. :D Earthbound and Fallout have a kindred bond in my world.

As a Cardinals fan I see I've chosen poorly with my escapism.

Oh also hey other readers, if this has made you interested in Fallout, in honor of 10/23 being Fallout Day there's a big sale on everything Fallout on steam right now if ya'll want to join in with the fun. Goes on for like a week so no rush.

Hope ya don't mind me popping in with that Lee.

It's OK with me. I miss the newness of the Fallout world. I am not sure if or when #5 is coming, but I will be ready! :D Besides, the Swamplands need their day before I pull them into this dynasty!

Honestly, nothing against TSO or Fallout 76, I think they are good games (yes, even Fallout 76), but I think it's kind of unfortunate it's taken the urgency out of getting the next title out the door, kind of like how GTA Online did the same for that franchise.

2304 CBO Playoffs
 

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23 September 2304

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NCA Playoffs - #5 Easy Town Assaultrons (66-54) vs #1 County Crossing Bloodbugs (86-34)

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Season Series

County Crossing 8, Easy Town 4
June 10-12 @ET: ET 10-9, ET 3-2, ET 6-5
June 17-19 @CC: ET 9-8, CC 6-2, CC 8-1
August 5-7 @ET: CC 4-3, CC 6-5, CC 7-4
August 12-14 @CC: CC 7-1, CC 6-5, CC 6-5

Analysis
County Crossing is now entering its fourth-straight playoff appearance and its second-straight run as the #1 seed. In their three previous appearances, they only won one series, their first in 2301 as the #3 seed. Last season, the Bloodbugs ended up falling in this round to #4 seed Fort Hagen, which went on to the Sole Survivor Series.

Easy Town is trying to repeat what Fort Hagen did last season, attempting to knock down the #1 seed, though this year's version of the Bugs looks to be much more powerful and hot at the right time.

The season series was a tale of three thirds. In the 12-game season series, the Assaultrons were the winners of the first four, while the Bloodbugs took the next eight, including all six in August when they last met. In other words, all the pressure falls on Easy Town to find their way to win. Their saving grace may be that they lost four of those eight games by only a run.

For County Crossing, they finished first in the North Charles Association in every category but stolen bases (5th at 37). However, stolen bases matter little when your team is first in runs scored (715), batting average (.292), OBP (.376), and home runs (tied for 1st at 172). There are five legit power hitters on the team: RF Babs Rooth (.344/48/115), SS Cy Thompson (.255/26/98), CF Long Hall (.290/26/77), 3B Taygun Topaloglu (.333/21/80), and LF Kurt Kilgore (.319/19/82). They also have one of the best leadoff hitters in 2B Ajani Peacock (.322/7/50/24 SB), though he is not playing his natural position at 1B. That may change in the playoffs, though, with acquired 1B Zeldolph Violet (.340/23/84, .386/10/36 in 42 games with the Bugs) out with an injury.

For pitching, the Bloodbugs are also first in the NCA in multiple categories: runs allowed (428), FIP (3.54), Pitching WAR (27.4), and strikeouts (848). The Starters ERA is 2nd (3.43) and the Bullpen ERA is 3rd (3.62). For the starters, all four starters finished with at least 15 wins on the season. The top three in the playoffs will be Whip Lashley (18-7, 2.97), Gavin Eviritts (18-7, 3.70), and Urm Rehfeldt (15-6, 3.71) with Terrence Artman (16-6, 3.43) moving into the bullpen. Jesse Bibeault (36 SV, 2,72) with a great setup man in Drama Miller (5-1, 2.55).

Prediction
There is no doubt that County Crossing is one of the two best teams in the CBO alongside the defending champions, Roxbury. Based on the series with Easy Town, it appears that the Bloodbugs have every advantage. Still, the Bugs need to show that they are ready to win in the playoffs. We are taking County Crossing to win the five-game series, but we think that the Assaultrons will sneak in a win, maybe two. County Crossing 3, Easy Town 1.

NCA Playoffs - #3 Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (81-39) vs #2 Sunshine Tidings Chemists (71-49)

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Season Series

Nordhagen Beach 5, Sunshine Tidings 3
April 21-22 @ST: ST 3-2, ST 4-1
May 10-11 @NB: NB 9-5, NB 6-3
August 30-31 @NB: NB 6-5, ST 7-6
September 6-7 @ST: NB 7-1, NB 12-2

Analysis

Nordhagen Beach has been a perennial playoff competitor, while Sunshine Tidings is making just its second playoff appearance ever. On paper, this series appears to be a one-sided affair, and that may turn out to be the reality, too.

For the Party Boys, they are making their eight-straight playoff appearance, including all seven years of the aligned CBO. Their streak of five-straight Brotherhood League titles ended last season, and the Boys enter the playoffs for the second-straight season as the #3 seed. Last season, they did not respond as well, falling in five games to Concord.

On offense, the Boys finished 3rd in runs scored (632) and 3rd in home runs (170). That is all fine and good, but their best offensive player, RF Jonathan Angelou (.310/36/106) is out for the remainder of the 2304 season. Still, there are good producers, led by LF Michael Fogcrawler (.288/40/95). Other contributors include CF Maxx Murtagh (.301/24/80), 2B Jumper Hayes (.340/15/64), and 1B Dustin Mart (.257/15/48).

The pitching is much better, though there is a paradox of statistics with Nordhagen Beach finishing second in runs allowed (434) while having the best Starters ERA (3.30) and Bullpen ERA (3.41). Defensively, though, they were 5th in errors (43). The three starters are good: Beachboy Nut (18-7), Ugio Church (19-4, 2.75), and Tommy Beach (16-9, 3.95). Lawdog Whipple (10-8, 4.45) moves to the bullpen to join David "AntAgonist" Kidd (37 SV, 2.97), Ted Iam (3-1, 2.35), and Matt Ranger (5-1, 3.71).

The Chemists made their first playoff appearance in 2303 despite finishing with a .492 winning percentage (59-61). As was predicted, they then fell in the Play-in Series to Fort Hagen. This year, they come in with their first Institute League championship, edging out the Silver Shroud by four games.

Sunshine Tidings is 4th in runs scored (621) on offense, though they tied County Crossing for first in home runs (171). Unfortunately, they are down one of their big boppers, RF Baktu DaWell (.326/22/62). They do have CF Ricky Ticky Laughy (.298/45/121) to lead their offense, along with 1B Bryan Assman (.300/22/60), SS Lernz Tentsleep (.276/27/81), and C Red Sone (.292/17/77).

The pitching is not as good, finishing 6th in runs allowed (556), 6th in Starters ERA (4.56), and 8th in Bullpen ERA (4.44). None of their starters had a sub-4.00 ERA, with Mike Rubric (10-11, 4.30), Brian Bridges (13-4, 4.06), and Joey Dimes (12-11, 5.30) getting the playoff starts. In the bullpen, closer Cush Baker (38 SV, 1.56) was a standout and SP Danny Haines (14-6, 4.55) should help out.

Prediction

It is unfortunate that each team is missing one of its best players. Based on those losses, we expect the Party Boys pitching to dominate in this game and pick them to get the sweep. Nordhagen Beach 3, Sunshine Tidings 0.

You know, how exactly did the Bloodbugs get good? I spent so much time, up until this point, whining about insects, that any prowess on their part actually went overlooked other than the fact they were becoming more present haha.

I'm curious too. The middle of their lineup is insane. A lot of homegrown guys? A good draft or two? A lot of there top guys are all the same age

I can break this down a bit. For one, I think County Crossing has been the beneficiary of being bad for awhile and then having a lot of luck in their moves. I checked through on my Excel file, and they never had a supermax event where several players got stat boosts, so it is a lot of cashing in on talent increases and few bad moves.

Their front office personnel looks to be among the CBO's best. GM Kyle Wolf has an excellent reputation, MGR Crow Guai is decent, BC Adam Fields and PC Killer Kevin Cortes are good, and HC Toby Slocumsjoe is excellent. Scout Jim Peil is decent and team doctor Dr. Jix Thompson is good. Their 3BC is Sprole Races, former manager of Lexington from 2297-2301.

I'll give some information on their current overall ratings in parentheses.

From 2296-2300, they finished either 5th (once) or 6th (four times), so they were always drafting high.

In 2296, they drafted C Biter Trout with the 4th overall pick.
In 2297, they drafted SP Dobbie Radoncis with the 5th overall pick.
In 2298, they drafted 1B Ajani Peacock with the 3rd overall pick.
In 2299, they drafted CF Sharkey Lurkfodder with the 2nd overall pick.
In 2300, they drafted RF Danny Faraday with the 6th overall pick.

Trout (80) was traded straight up to Starlight for 1B Zeldolph Violet (80).

Radoncis (54) was traded in 2300 to Warwick (now Spectacle Island) in a trade that generated SP Whip Lashley (2297 3rd round pick), CL Rob O'Cop (2299 2nd round pick), and LF Delmarva Illeracula (2299 1st round pick). None of those guys were in the CBO at that time. This season, they traded away several players in July along with Illeracula to attain LF Kurt Kilgore (70) from Finch Farm.

Lurkfodder (69) is perhaps their worst trade since he really only generated RP Mike Koenig (52) in a trade with Sunshine Tidings. Lurkfodder now plays for Oberland.

In 2303, they traded away Faraday in a July trade that got them SP Terrence Artman (57) and RP Relay Meachem (51) from Salem.

Current Starters by Position:
C - Darth Horse (57) - Acquired in 2303 in a trade with Sunshine Tidings with 2B Tut Campbell (48) being the only decent player of the four they sent.
1B - Violet (inj.)
2B - Peacock (58)
3B - Taygun Topaloglu (71) - Was drafted in the 22nd round of the 2296 Inaugural Draft by Finch Farm. Was traded to the Bugs in 2297 along with two other prospects, one of whom is CL Jesse Bibeault (67), for SP Blaine Phrasemaker, who went 6-5 in 2296 and started 3-4 in 2297.
SS - Cy Thompson (76) - Was drafted 6th overall by Egret in 2298. Was traded in 2299 to Sunshine Tidings for a deal that landed the Ninjas SP Tony Bertha and LF Bat Savelli. Was traded to the Bloodbugs in 2301 for three players, including SP Rob O'Cop (60 for FHE now).
LF - Kilgore (70)
CF - Long Hall (61) - Drafted by Jamaica Plain in the 16th round of the inaugural draft. Was traded to CC in 2299 along with a prospect for RP Little Jemmy Madison who ended up being traded again and then retiring in 2301.
RF - Babs Rooth (80) - Drafted by Concord 6th overall in the 2297 draft. Was traded to the Bugs in 2300 along with a prospect for four players, including CL Chopstick Williams (61 now with Atom), RP Old Buck Buchanan (52 now with Oberland), LF Mushy Levy (42), and CL Freedom Williams (68 now with University Point).

Pitchers:
SP - Lashley (62)
SP - Gavin Eviritts (63) - Undrafted (due to not registering on time) in the 2296 Inaugural Draft. Was traded to County Crossing in 2296 to Abernathy for RP T-Bone Heagy (68 now with Jamaica Plain) and 2B Shotgun McElveen (42 now with Spectacle Island)
SP - Artman (57)
SP - Urm Rehfeldt (53) - Undrafted in the 2296 Rookie Draft. Signed with the Bugs in early 2297. Looks to have had a ratings boost in 2302 (game-generated).

The Bugs also have a few interesting veterans on the bench, including 38-year-old 3B Stoop Bugwing, former star with The Slog from 2296-2300, and another early contributor to the Ghouls, LF OK Dustin. They also have their 2296 Inaugural Draft's 10th-round pick, 2B Joel Carrotflower riding the pine. Carrotflower was their all-time leader in starts and games played, but was surpassed by both Topaloglu and Trout this season.

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SCA Playoffs - #5 Atom Cats (66-54) vs #1 Roxbury Rad Sox (91-29)

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Season Series

Roxbury 7, Atom 1
May 17-18 @Rox: Rox 5-4, Rox 4-3
May 24-25 @Atom: Rox 4-0, Rox 6-3
June 7-8 @Atom: Rox 2-0, Atom 5-3
August 23-24 @Rox: Rox 10-6, Rox 6-4

Analysis

Roxbury was a loser franchise in their first six seasons, finishing in 6th place in the Railroad League five of those six years and never sniffing the playoffs. That all changed as they built up their franchise, made key trades, and transformed themselves from losers to a powerhouse in 2302. While they quickly exited the playoffs that season, losing to the second-seed Jamaica Plain Red Rockets as the #3 seed, they knew they had something special brewing. Then, in 2303, the Rad Sox boosted themselves to top of the South Charles Association and went on to win it all. This season, they look even better.

For the Atom Cats, they are making their fourth-straight playoff appearance, trying to exceed their 2301 performance where they made their playoff debut and went on to the Sole Survivor Series where they were dismantled by Nordhagen Beach. However, the Cats will have a tough task, having lost seven of eight season matchups against Roxbury in 2304.

For Roxbury, they are good on offense. finishing 2nd in runs scored (635) and leading the SCA in batting average (.290), OBP (.365), and WAR (31.3). This is one of those teams that bats eight players that can hurt a team, led by a strong middle of the lineup in LF Young Goodman (.334/33/90), 3B Donn Mattingley (.324/20/79), and 1B Duncan MacCready (.295/14/61). Leadoff hitter RF Deerlord Fugivmee (.307/11/57/26 SB) is among the CBO's best at the top of the order.

Where the Rad Sox offense is powerful, the pitching and defense is dominant. The Sox allowed the least number of runs (353), had the second-best Starters ERA (2.87), and had the best Bullpen ERA (2.63). Other than their ace missing some time due to injury, all four starters would have won at least 15 games apiece. That ace, Nuke Laloosh (14-5, 2.49), came back from his injury even better than he was before. Behind Laloosh is Eugene Gym (16-6, 2.74), College Luckyman (15-6, 2.70) and Whokill Poole (18-4, 3.20). All four could be aces of many other CBO teams. In the bullpen, four guys can get the job done on any opportunity: CL Andy Helium (36 SV, 2.67), John Irwin (5-1, 2.40), Michael Thawt (5-0, 1.00), and Justin Hale (4-2, 2.54).

Prediction
Atom may find a way to steal a game, but we do not think they will. Roxbury 3, Atom 0.

SCA Playoffs - #3 University Point Deathclaws (77-43) vs #2 Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (80-40)

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Season Series

Jamaica Plain 6, University Point 6
May 6-8 @UP: UP 6-5, JP 4-0, UP 7-1
May 20-22 @JP: UP 4-2, JP 3-1, JP 4-3
July 29-31 @JP: UP 4-1, UP 8-3, JP 7-1
September 9-11 @UP: JP 6-5, JP 5-4, UP 7-3

Analysis

Of all the matchups worth watching in the Association Semifinal Round, this is the one most worth watching. These two teams are bitter rivals, battled to a season series tie in the regular season, and really want to win this series for Minutemen League pride.

For the University Point Deathclaws, they enter the series disappointed in their end to the 2304 regular season. On 5 September, the Claws led by three games over the Red Rockets. By 14 September, they trailed by a game. By the time the season ended on 18 September, they finished behind by three games. University Point was just 4-9 in September, which could spell trouble for them entering the playoffs.

Offense has not been the problem. The Claws finished tops in runs scored (659), OPS (.841), wOBA (.361), and home runs (196). They had four players finishing with 29 or more home runs, including trade acquisition CF Aesed Hayjen (.309/31/64), and the middle of their lineup: 1B Barker Cocoa (.353/39/118), RF Tomas Jones (.327/38/`20), and SS Austin Engill (.251/29/67).

The pitching is good, too, if you ignore both Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. The Deathclaws were 3rd in runs allowed (474), 3rd in Starters ERA (3.70), and 6th in Bullpen ERA (4.12). The three playoff starters are worthy: Phlip Wallace (18-5, 2.63), Tony Bertha (16-5, 2.93), and Wilson Beachball (12-4, 4.32). In the bullpen, they have three guys they rely on: CL Freedom Williams (32 SV, 2.98), RP Chase Southie (6-4, 3.50), and RP Marc Pondsip (4-0, 2.39).

Where University Point went cold in September, the Rockets took off. Jamaica Plain went 10-3 in September, leading to their best month for winning percentage (.769). In fact, the Red Rockets were consistent throughout the season, and that can be attributed to a good balance and health in 2304, making this season their most potent after a three-year playoff stretch followed by missing out in 2303. In 2302, the #2 Rockets fell to #4 University Point in the SCA final.

On offense, Jamaica Plain had its share of struggles, finishing middle of the pack in almost every offensive category, including runs scored (6th at 557). Their .261 team batting average (6th) included no players batting above .300 in 2304, something they may need to address in a CBO where hitting matters. On the bright side, their entire lineup batted above .240. The Rockets' top three all-around hitters are LF Damani Beebe (.296/26/89), CF Hid Matsumoto (.258/24/61), and 1B Carney Cornseed (.241/21/61).

Where the offense struggles, the pitching keeps the Red Rockets in every game. Jamaica Plain was 2nd in runs allowed (373), 1st in Starters ERA (2.66), and 4th in Bullpen ERA (3.70). All four starters were dominant for the Rockets: Digger Vadim (17-2, 2.25), Chris Teddybear (17-7, 2.80), Chris Deathclaw (11-7, 2.47), and Tim Fusion (19-5, 3.16). Fusion will move to the bullpen for the playoffs to join CL Doug Dee El (35 SV, 2.25), T-Bone Heagy (5-5, 3.32), and Matt Breakball (0-0, 2.86).

Prediction

Do we have to? This series will be a battle, and we are wavering. In the end, we will lean on the fact that the Deathclaws have been there and won the Sole Survivor Series just two seasons ago as the #4 seed. We'll take the them to eek out a series win. University Point 3, Jamaica Plain 2.

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25 September 2304

Dalton Farm (VL) Outduels Victory (NWL) in Season Pass Series

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Game 1 - Road Win Lifts Victory to 1-0 Lead in SPS

The Victory Cave Crickets powered past the hometown Dalton Farm Fog Crawlers, 7-5, in the opener of the Season Pass Series at Blood Tide Stadium today. Victory first baseman C.J. Abney was 2 for 4 with a home run, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 3 for the hosts. The Cave Crickets now lead the series 1-0.

Victory relied on the bat of Cornelius Humperdink IV to get the win. The center fielder ripped a 2-run triple in the top of the seventh inning to put the Cave Crickets ahead, 7-1. For the game, Humperdink IV had 1 double and 1 triple in 4 at-bats.

"We lost," Dalton Farm manager Spider Webb said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Monday, September 19th , 2304.

Game 2 - Victory Wins Again, 2-1
Laurence Crash pitched a gem to help the Victory Cave Crickets escape with a tight 2-1 victory over the Dalton Farm Fog Crawlers in a low-scoring Season Pass Series contest today. The right-handed Crash threw 7.1 innings of 6-hit ball in the win, just enough for the Cave Crickets on a day when their offense dried up. Victory now leads the best-of-7 series 2-0.

Victory used the timely hitting of Jarrett Metalbox to seize the win. The left fielder stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Cave Crickets on top, 2-0. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.

Metalbox said afterward that his team has grown over the course of the season, adding: "It feels good when a plan comes together."

The next game is set to be played for Wednesday, September 21st , 2304 at John-Caleb Bradberton Honorary Field in Bradberton.

Game 3 - Morris Blasts Cave Crickets, Fog Crawlers Take Game 3, 10-7
The Dalton Farm Fog Crawlers have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Victory Cave Crickets, winning 10-7 at John-Caleb Bradberton Honorary Field today. Fog Crawlers third baseman Ryan Morris went 4-6 with a home run and 2 doubles, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 2. The win cuts the deficit facing the Fog Crawlers to 2-1 in the best-of-7 Season Pass Series.

Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Bill O'Connor? The Dalton Farm catcher had a 2-run single in the top of the first inning to put the Fog Crawlers on top, 3-0. For the game, O'Connor had 1 double and 1 single in 4 at-bats.

"I like our mindset right now," said Dalton Farm manager Spider Webb.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at John-Caleb Bradberton Honorary Field in Bradberton.

Game 4 - Dalton Farm Win to Pull Even With Victory
The Dalton Farm Fog Crawlers topped the Victory Cave Crickets by the score of 5-1 and moved into a 2-2 tie in the Season Pass Series today. The largest share of the credit belongs to Dalton Farm starter Kyle Hooch, who threw 7.0 innings allowing 1 runs in the win.

Ramon Delgado, the three-time All-Star , had a direct impact on the outcome. Delgado contributed a 2-run home run in the top of the fourth inning to put Dalton Farm up, 5-1.

"The hot tub feels extra good after a solid win," said Hooch.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at John-Caleb Bradberton Honorary Field in Bradberton.

Game 5 - Road Win Lifts Dalton Farm to 3-2 Lead in SPS

Game 5 was big. So was Phil Cecil.

The Dalton Farm starter rose to the occasion at John-Caleb Bradberton Honorary Field today, leading the Fog Crawlers to a crucial 8-1 victory over the Victory Cave Crickets. Cecil threw 9.0 innings of 8-hit ball as the Fog Crawlers won on the road to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 Season Pass Series.

Cecil was in the zone all game. He frustrated Victory hitters while giving the Fog Crawlers 9 innings of quality work. Cecil threw 114 pitches, allowing 8 hits and getting 10 punchouts.

"We'll hit the hot tub in good spirits tonight," said Cecil.

The next game is set to be played for Sunday, September 25th , 2304 at Blood Tide Stadium.

Game 6 - Dalton Farm Triumphs Over Victory In Season Pass Association Series

In a fairy tale year, the Dalton Farm Fog Crawlers capped a perfect season with the Season Pass Association title, defeating the Victory Cave Crickets 6-2 to take the series 4-2. The Fog Crawlers manager Spider Webb said he told the club "to be your best when your best is needed, and this team took it to heart. Throughout the postseason somebody always came up with a clutch hit, a key defensive play, or a great pitch. That's what it takes to win." During the Vim! League Fog Division regular season, the Fog Crawlers posted a won-loss record of 55-35, good enough for first place in the standings.

Former University Point 3B Ryan Morris, acquired by the Fog Crawlers in a midseason trade, was named the Series MVP. In six games, he was 9 for 23 with three doubles, two home runs, eight runs scored, and five RBI.

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30 September 2304

NCA Semifinal: #5 Easy Town vs #1 County Crossing

Game 1 - Easy Town at County Crossing

Home Field Advantage: Topaloglu, County Crossing Open Association Semifinal with Win

The County Crossing Bloodbugs started the Association Semifinal in style today, downing the visiting Easy Town Assaultrons at Beantown Brewery Stadium by a score of 7-2 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Bloodbugs third baseman Taygun Topaloglu went 4 for 5 with 3 doubles, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 3.

The Bloodbugs took a 6-2 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning. Facing Easy Town hurler Thomas Seefar with two outs, Topaloglu hit a 2-run double.

"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Topaloglu.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Beantown Brewery Stadium in County Crossing.

Game 2 - Easy Town at County Crossing

Hall, Bloodbugs Sink Assaultrons Again in Game 2

The County Crossing Bloodbugs moved to within one game of the Association Championship today, downing the visiting Easy Town Assaultrons at Beantown Brewery Stadium by a score of 6-2. Bloodbugs center fielder Long Hall did some major damage. He went 3-4 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. The win gives the Bloodbugs a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal.

The Bloodbugs took a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. Facing Easy Town hurler Good Company Schiller with two outs, Hall hit a 2-run single.

Hall said his team "played with determination."

The next game is set to be played for Monday, September 26th , 2304 at Easy Town Field in Easy Town.

Game 3 - County Crossing at Easy Town

Bloodbugs Dominate, Sweep Association Semifinal

The County Crossing Bloodbugs made it look easy and are heading to the Association Championship.

They have ousted the Easy Town Assaultrons in a sweep, the final win coming by a 17-8 score, clinching the 3-0 series win.

"Everything's clicking for us right now," said Taygun Topaloglu, who was named MVP for the series.

Topaloglu hit .571 with a .600 on-base percentage. He added 0 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 5 runs.

The County Crossing Bloodbugs will play against the winner of the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys-Sunshine Tidings Chemists in the next round. The Association Championship schedule will be announced after the Association Semifinal finishes.

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NCA Semifinal: #3 Nordhagen Beach vs #2 Sunshine Tidings

Game 1 - Nordhagen Beach at Sunshine Tidings

Fogcrawler Blasts Chemists, Party Boys Take Game 1, 6-3

The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys started the Association Semifinal in style today, winning on the road against the Sunshine Tidings Chemists at ArcJet Systems Stadium by a score of 6-3 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Party Boys left fielder Michael Fogcrawler excelled. He was 2 for 4 with a home run and a double, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once.

The Party Boys took a 5-0 lead in the top of the third inning. Facing Sunshine Tidings hurler Mike Rubric with one out, Fogcrawler hit a 3-run home run.

Fogcrawler called the win "a collective effort."

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at ArcJet Systems Stadium in Sunshine Tidings.

Game 2 - Nordhagen Beach at Sunshine Tidings

Nordhagen Beach Tops Sunshine Tidings Again, 6-1

The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys moved to within one game of the Association Championship today, downing the Sunshine Tidings Chemists on the road at ArcJet Systems Stadium by a score of 6-1. Party Boys left-hander Ugio Church had a strong outing. He threw 7.1 innings of 4-hit ball. The win gives the Party Boys a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal.

Church, who was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, threw 108 pitches over 7.1 innings, while allowing 1 run.

"There's nothing like the postseason," said Church, "to ramp up the pressure."

The next game is set to be played for Monday, September 26th , 2304 at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium in Winthrop.

Game 3 - Sunshine Tidings at Nordhagen Beach

Party Boys Win Association Semifinal

It was a sweet sweep for the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys as they eased past the Sunshine Tidings Chemists to advance to the Association Championship.

Nordhagen Beach won the final game by a 4-1 count and the series 3-0.

"We're just fortunate to get through it quickly and be able to rest up for the next series," said Burtie Cuttooth, who was named series MVP.

For the series, Cuttooth hit .417 with a .417 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 2 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the County Crossing Bloodbugs - Easy Town Assaultrons series. County Crossing leads the series 2 games to 0. The Association Championship schedule will be announced after the Association Semifinal finishes.

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SCA Semifinal: #5 Atom vs #1 Roxbury

Game 1 - Atom at Roxbury

Rad Sox Rally Past Cats to Claim 1-0 Series Lead

The Roxbury Rad Sox started the Association Semifinal in dramatic fashion today, stealing Game 1 from the Atom Cats in a walk-off. Roxbury won 2-1 behind a good day from starter Nuke Laloosh. The right-hander threw 7.0 innings of 6-hit ball in the win, which gave the Rad Sox a 1-0 lead to start the best-of-5 series.

Deerlord Fugivmee was the walk-off hero for Roxbury. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Rad Sox right fielder hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.

"We did just enough to win," Fugivmee said.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury in Roxbury.

Game 2 - Atom at Roxbury

Cats Hammered by Mattingley, Fall Further Behind in ASF

A clutch 10th inning gave the Roxbury Rad Sox a walk-off win over the Atom Cats and a 2-0 lead in the Association Semifinal at Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury today. Young third baseman Donn Mattingley, 23, earned accolades after he went 3 for 6 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once.

The game was still up for grabs in the bottom of the tenth. With one out, Mattingley hit a fastball from Danny Scorcher for a grand slam home run. The Rad Sox, in dramatic fashion, had a walk-off win.

"Our team showed some gumption," said Mattingley. "I like it."

Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at Coolest Field in Town in Atom Cats Garage.

Game 3 - Roxbury at Atom

Rad Sox Move on to Association Championship

It's a sweet sweep for the Roxbury Rad Sox and they have won the Association Semifinal. The Atom Cats were not able to keep pace with the Rad Sox and dropped the series in short order, losing 5-4 in the deciding game.

"This wasn't really the effort we hoped for," said Atom manager Fourth Wall.

It's now on to the Association Championship for Roxbury after their 3-0 series win.

Leading the way for the winners was third baseman Donn Mattingley, who was named MVP. For the series, Mattingley hit .333 with a .333 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 8 RBI and scored 2 runs.

The Roxbury Rad Sox don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the University Point Deathclaws - Jamaica Plain Red Rockets series. Jamaica Plain leads the series 2 games to 1. The Association Championship schedule will be announced after the Association Semifinal finishes.

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SCA Semifinal: #3 University Point vs #2 Jamaica Plain

Game 1 - University Point at Jamaica Plain

Association Semifinal Game 1 Victory for Vadim and Jamaica Plain

The Jamaica Plain Red Rockets started the Association Semifinal in style today, downing the visiting University Point Deathclaws at Red Rockets Stadium by a score of 4-1 to stake an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Red Rockets right-hander Digger Vadim threw 6.0 innings of 2-hit ball.

Bulleye Shooterson drew 1 walk for Jamaica Plain. In a tie game with no one out in the bottom of the sixth, Shooterson came through with a run-scoring walk. It put the Red Rockets in front, 2-1.

"Whenever we hold the other team to one run," said Red Rockets manager Mark Sellsword, "I like our chances."

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Red Rockets Stadium in Jamaica Plain.

Game 2 - University Point at Jamaica Plain

Erickson, Red Rockets Wallop Deathclaws in Game 2 of ASF

The Jamaica Plain Red Rockets moved to within one game of the Association Championship today, downing the visiting University Point Deathclaws at Red Rockets Stadium by a score of 16-1. Red Rockets shortstop Aaron Erickson did some major damage. He was 4 for 5 with a home run and 3 doubles, while scoring 2 and driving in 3. The win gives the Red Rockets a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal.

Hid Matsumoto dealt the Deathclaws a blow in the bottom of the first. Batting with the bases loaded and Jamaica Plain leading 5-0, Matsumoto, who finished 2nd in the SCA in stolen bases with 31 last year, hit a first pitch fastball for a bases-clearing triple.

"I just tried to make good contact," said Matsumoto.

Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at Gwinnett Brewery Park in Boston.

Game 3 - Jamaica Plain at University Point

Red Rockets Hammered by Jones, Drop Game 3 to Deathclaws

Already down in the Association Semifinal, the University Point Deathclaws put on their best show, beating the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets by a final score of 5-4 today. Tomas Jones was special. He was 1-4 with a home run. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. University Point now trails Jamaica Plain 2-1 in the best-of-5 affair.

Shawn Cherry was the walk-off hero for University Point. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Deathclaws catcher hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.

"We've got a great group of guys," Jones said, "and we're having fun right now."

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Gwinnett Brewery Park in Boston.

Game 4 - Jamaica Plain at University Point

Cocoa Blasts Red Rockets, Deathclaws Take Game 4, 6-4

The University Point Deathclaws and the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets will take the Association Semifinal to a decisive 5th game. In a must-win situation today, the Deathclaws beat the Red Rockets 6-4 at Gwinnett Brewery Park to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. University Point first baseman Barker Cocoa went 2-3 with a home run, a double, and 2 walks, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once.

Austin Engill, who finished 5th in the NCA in triples with 9 in 2299, aided the University Point cause with a run-scoring walk in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the shortstop was 1-1 with a double and 4 walks.

"It was a good day but I'm not letting my guard down," Cocoa said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."

Game 5 is scheduled for Friday at Red Rockets Stadium in Jamaica Plain.

Game 5 - University Point at Jamaica Plain

Association Semifinal Goes the Distance, Jamaica Plain Prevails

Jamaica Plain Red Rockets won a nail-biting series against the University Point Deathclaws 3-2, wrapping up the Association Semifinal finale 5-3 at Red Rockets Stadium.

Red Rockets second baseman Bubb Islander was named the series MVP.

He batted .591, drove in 2 runs and scored 7 to lead Jamaica Plain into the next round of play.

"Bubb was real solid for us, real solid," said Red Rockets manager Mark Sellsword. "I normally say I'd like to have nine of him out there, but thankfully we got by with just one this time."

The Jamaica Plain Red Rockets will play against the Roxbury Rad Sox in the next round. Roxbury won their series against the Atom Cats 3 games to 0. The Association Championship schedule will be announced after the Association Semifinal finishes.

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1 October 2304

BMU News

CA MVP - Mushy Levy of the College Square Nerd Ragers had a fine season this year and today he accepted the Medford Memorial Hitter Award for 2304.

The 27-year-old left fielder put up a .358 average and a .421 on-base percentage, piling up 112 hits, 6 doubles, no triples, 44 home runs, 83 RBIs and 74 runs scored.

He received 23 first place votes out of a possible 24. Cram Garge of the Union Hope Lifegivers finished second in voting, while Jason Templeman of the Cambridge Eyebots finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Mushy Levy - College Square Nerd Ragers - 23 - 331
Cram Garge - Union Hope Lifegivers - 0 - 209
Jason Templeman - Cambridge Eyebots - 0 - 168
Lewis Siwel - Union Hope Lifegivers - 1 - 152
Kareem Caravan - Greentop Nursery Night People - 0 - 143
Workman Weil - Malden Grognaks - 0 - 115
Don Erb - Greentop Nursery Night People - 0 - 113
Rocket Pollack - Greentop Nursery Night People - 0 - 99
Eric Doll - College Square Nerd Ragers - 0 - 24
John Merrow - Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters - 0 - 22
Sun Crockett - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 0 - 21
Curtis Slingshot - Malden Grognaks - 0 - 13
Cozy Kazar - Union Hope Lifegivers - 0 - 3
Heston Prynne - Nahant Shoremen - 0 - 3

MA MVP - The future looks extremely bright for Petit Frenchman. At the age of 23, many players are still trying to find their way in Boston Minor Union.

Frenchman has not only found his way, he's already established himself as one of the game's brightest stars, today being named the winner of the Massachusetts Association Medford Memorial Hitter Award.

"I didn't expect to hit .354 this year, that's for sure," the right fielder said.

The Warwick Mirelurks star also put up a .408 on-base percentage this year, with 75 hits, 7 doubles, no triples, 39 home runs, 85 RBIs and 59 runs scored.

He received 24 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Justin Loki of the Eastlake Aquaboys finished second in voting, while Nar Salem of the Eastlake Aquaboys finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Petit Frenchman - Warwick Mirelurks - 24 - 336
Justin Loki - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 156
Nar Salem - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 151
Michaelangelo Sandifer - Natick Big Leaguers - 0 - 150
Moxie Morris - Boston Common Lead Bellies - 0 - 147
Kenry Batray - Charles View Cannibals - 0 - 123
Den Foster - Vault 95 Robobrains - 0 - 97
Chris Knickerbocker - Forest Grove Pugilists - 0 - 69
Frank Corsica - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 53
Fawk Fowkes - Charles View Cannibals - 0 - 45
Jonathan Sapplicker - Cabot House Triggermen - 0 - 39
Ryan Dorris - Vault 95 Robobrains - 0 - 24
Travis Scope - Natick Big Leaguers - 0 - 22
Trevor Steelbrother - Forest Grove Pugilists - 0 - 4

CA Pitcher Award - With speculation about his retirement gaining steam last offseason, Flamers ace Montes Evans had something to prove. He proved it in award-winning style as he accepted the Commonwealth Association Milton General Pitcher Award today.

The veteran Corvega hurler posted a record of 6 wins and 5 losses this year with a 2.67 ERA. In 21 starts he struck out 77 and walked 29 in 138 innings.

He received 22 first place votes out of a possible 24. Matt Bowman of the Mystic Pines Raybathers finished second in voting with 1 first place vote, while Neil Persian of the Union Hope Lifegivers finished third with 1 first place vote.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Montes Evans - Corvega Flamers - 22 - 162
Matt Bowman - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 1 - 80
Neil Persian - Union Hope Lifegivers - 1 - 77
Jason Bourque - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 0 - 64
Randy Kaplan - Everett Mutant Hounds - 0 - 16
Chad Jefferson - Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters - 0 - 6
Miles Zoom - Greentop Nursery Night People - 0 - 2
Alien Mars - Greentop Nursery Night People - 0 - 1

MA Pitcher Award - Aaron Demps of the Cabot House Triggermen is in the spotlight today. He was voted the top pitcher in the Massachusetts Association and will be presented the 2304 Milton General Pitcher Award.

He started 22 times and compiled a 12-2 record with an ERA of 1.70 in 148 innings with 116 strikeouts.

He received 24 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Accident John of the Cabot House Triggermen finished second in voting, while Jalen Gibbons of the Eastlake Aquaboys finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Aaron Demps - Cabot House Triggermen - 24 - 168
Accident John - Cabot House Triggermen - 0 - 91
Jalen Gibbons - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 77
Matt Ranger - Cabot House Triggermen - 0 - 41
Dusty Lynne - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 10
Oz Paddock - Warwick Mirelurks - 0 - 7
William Howard Chief - Warwick Mirelurks - 0 - 6
Derek Gist - Cabot House Triggermen - 0 - 6
John Oldsink - Somerville Place Sentry Bots - 0 - 1
Danny Sixfingers - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 1

CA Reliever Award - He's a veteran presence in the Union Hope Lifegivers bullpen and now Devon Museum can say he's a 2304 award winner.

The bullpen ace was today named the Commonwealth Association Slocum's Joe Reliever Award winner.

"When you're 37 years old, your main objective is to just stay healthy and stay productive. I guess I did that this year," he said.

The award was won on the strength of a season that featured 28 saves in 39 relief appearances, with 29 strikeouts in 39.2 innings and a record of 2-3 to go with his 1.13 ERA.

He received 24 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Zippy Patterson of the Cambridge Eyebots finished second in voting, while Dave Crowfoot of the Mystic Pines Raybathers finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Devon Museum - Union Hope Lifegivers - 24 - 120
Zippy Patterson - Cambridge Eyebots - 0 - 49
Dave Crowfoot - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 0 - 33
Charlie Lewisandclark - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 0 - 12
Loan Khong - College Square Nerd Ragers - 0 - 2

MA Reliever Award - The Slocum's Joe Reliever Award goes to the Massachusetts Association reliever who put forward the strongest season.

This season, that player was Justin Eckhardt of the Warwick Mirelurks, who was above all his peers in 2304.

"I just feel like the ball was doing what I wanted it to this year and I was in command most nights out there," he said. "Some days you don't have your best stuff, but I didn't have too many of those days this year."

On the season, Eckhardt pitched 28.2 innings, with 18 strikeouts and an ERA of 0.94. He also had no saves in 28 relief appearances.

He received 20 first place votes out of a possible 24. Mitch Revolver of the Cabot House Triggermen finished second in voting with 4 first place votes, while Curtis Thriceshot of the Forest Grove Pugilists finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Justin Eckhardt - Warwick Mirelurks - 20 - 110
Mitch Revolver - Cabot House Triggermen - 4 - 80
Curtis Thriceshot - Forest Grove Pugilists - 0 - 14
Johane Iwanski - Warwick Mirelurks - 0 - 11
Eddie Okay - Fiddler's Green T-60s - 0 - 1

GBRL News

NL MVP - The future looks extremely bright for Judge Sharp. At the age of 20, many players are still trying to find their way in Greater Boston Rookie League.

Sharp has not only found his way, he's already established himself as one of the game's brightest stars, today being named the winner of the North League Future Player of the Year Award.

"I didn't expect to hit .337 this year, that's for sure," the right fielder said.

The Lynn Fortune Finders star also put up a .431 on-base percentage this year, with 115 hits, 16 doubles, 1 triple, 35 home runs, 100 RBIs and 86 runs scored.

He received 21 first place votes out of a possible 24. Sean Wagoner of the Revere Beach Celtics finished second in voting with 3 first place votes, while Grandson Quarles of the Lynn Fortune Finders finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Judge Sharp - Lynn Fortune Finders - 21 - 321
Sean Wagoner - Revere Beach Celtics - 3 - 209
Grandson Quarles - Lynn Fortune Finders - 0 - 191
Knife Bowie - Arlington Caps - 0 - 190
Jesse Mazterson - Arlington Caps - 0 - 122
Smiling Jack Moff - Sanctuary Hills Zetans - 0 - 109
Andrew Meager - Walden Pond Poets - 0 - 78
Mike Thomson - Revere Beach Celtics - 0 - 73
Redface Brickstone - Lynn Woods Bloatflies - 0 - 47
Bobby Fellows - Clifton Vertibirds - 0 - 46
Perry DeVita - Walden Pond Poets - 0 - 28
Murray Bunts - Sanctuary Hills Zetans - 0 - 1
Toetouch Johnson - Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks - 0 - 1

SL MVP - Magnum Peaeye of the Atomatoys Factory Buttercups had a fine season this year and today he accepted the Future Player of the Year Award for 2304.

The 20-year-old right fielder put up a .406 average and a .475 on-base percentage, piling up 144 hits, 28 doubles, 4 triples, 40 home runs, 116 RBIs and 83 runs scored.

He received 24 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Plain Morris of the Mass Pike Radroaches finished second in voting, while McCrew Gillens of the Beantown Brewers finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Magnum Peaeye - Atomatoys Factory Buttercups - 24 - 336
Plain Morris - Mass Pike Radroaches - 0 - 199
McCrew Gillens - Beantown Brewers - 0 - 185
Justin Sauerkraut - Mass Pike Radroaches - 0 - 183
Needham Tickler - Neponset Park Criticals - 0 - 135
Plump Jack Korson - Beantown Brewers - 0 - 125
Nathan Hellelf - South Boston Patriots - 0 - 90
Beckett Quantum - Neponset Park Criticals - 0 - 48
Ken Debate - CGP Demolitionists - 0 - 45
Priz Worden - Poseidon Energy Mongrels - 0 - 43
Ian Alienson - Neponset Park Criticals - 0 - 13
Jake Drool - Poseidon Energy Mongrels - 0 - 12
Sleve McDichael - Big John Salvagers - 0 - 2

NL Pitcher Award - This year there was no one better on the mound than Kyle Hein. Posting 11 wins and a 3.28 ERA was only part of the story for the Lynn superstar. For his outstanding performance in 2304 he was chosen as the North League Young Gun Award winner.

From start to finish Hein never let up. In 17 starts he recorded 11 wins and 2 losses, 137 innings, 124 strikeouts, 45 walks, yielded 121 hits, and permitted opposing batters to hit .241 against him.

He received 16 first place votes out of a possible 24. Darryl Archideld of the Sanctuary Hills Zetans finished second in voting with 7 first place votes, while Redd Barron of the Walden Pond Poets finished third with 1 first place vote.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Kyle Hein - Lynn Fortune Finders - 16 - 143
Darryl Archideld - Sanctuary Hills Zetans - 7 - 110
Redd Barron - Walden Pond Poets - 1 - 70
John O'Brien - Lexington PF Refractors - 0 - 22
Nate Sandalli - Clifton Vertibirds - 0 - 18
Smooth Finger Harper - Lexington PF Refractors - 0 - 17
Caesar Casino - Sanctuary Hills Zetans - 0 - 15
Zaire Inquisitor - Lynn Fortune Finders - 0 - 8
Mike Newell - Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks - 0 - 5

SL Pitcher Award - This past season was very special for Ryan Downing of the Beantown Brewers. He picked up 13 wins against only 5 losses and was chosen the winner of the 2304 South League Young Gun Award.

The 19-year-old Brewers ace fashioned a fine 3.35 ERA in 22 starts. He threw 163.2 innings, gave up 130 hits, 42 walks and held opponents to a .215 average. Downing fanned 198 batters this season.

He received 22 first place votes out of a possible 24. Pete Holster of the Hyde Park Stingwings finished second in voting, while Tom Manzanares of the Atomatoys Factory Buttercups finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Ryan Downing - Beantown Brewers - 22 - 162
Pete Holster - Hyde Park Stingwings - 0 - 67
Tom Manzanares - Atomatoys Factory Buttercups - 0 - 58
Cassie Cryar - Mass Pike Radroaches - 2 - 42
Denaria Kee - Mass Pike Radroaches - 0 - 31
R.J. Shepherd - Westing Estate Gunslingers - 0 - 29
Jalep Temper - Poseidon Energy Mongrels - 0 - 15
David Lunchtime - Neponset Park Criticals - 0 - 4

NL Reliever Award - Ryan Comequickly was a calming influence out of the Medford Medics bullpen this season.

His teammates and manager said he had a poised demeanor about him that was typical of someone much older and more experienced. His poise has paid off, as the 17-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the North League Clutch Arm Award for 2304.

The Tewksbury, Massachusetts native won the award with 10 saves in 31 relief appearances, 37 strikeouts in 55.2 innings and a record of 1-4 to go with his 2.75 ERA.

He received 20 first place votes out of a possible 24. Jakson Byakun of the Lynn Woods Bloatflies finished second in voting with 4 first place votes, while Willie Dustice of the Galleria Robotics Experts finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Ryan Comequickly - Medford Medics - 20 - 110
Jakson Byakun - Lynn Woods Bloatflies - 4 - 51
Willie Dustice - Galleria Robotics Experts - 0 - 34
Gordie Crowell - Lexington PF Refractors - 0 - 14
Orange Juice Lima - Revere Beach Celtics - 0 - 4
John Williams - Walden Pond Poets - 0 - 3

SL Reliever Award - At the age of 21, Dave Pain says he still has a lot to learn about life in Greater Boston Rookie League.

But he certainly seems to be a quick study, as the CGP Demolitionists reliever was better than all others this year and has captured the 2304 South League Clutch Arm Award.

"I hope to win this a few more times before all is said and done in my career," the
Dartmouth, Massachusetts native said.

For the season, Pain had 25 saves in 35 relief appearances, which totaled 39.1. He fanned 49 betters, while walking 3 and put up a record of 1-0 to go with his 0.92 ERA.

He received 20 first place votes out of a possible 24. Eddie Lackey of the Big John Salvagers finished second in voting with 4 first place votes, while Closecall Hubb of the Westing Estate Gunslingers finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Dave Pain - CGP Demolitionists - 20 - 112
Eddie Lackey - Big John Salvagers - 4 - 71
Closecall Hubb - Westing Estate Gunslingers - 0 - 21
Xosad Hozem - Beantown Brewers - 0 - 11
Saw Valdez - Neponset Park Criticals - 0 - 1

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News

NCA Batter - It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 22 Stu Gains has a lot of baseball ahead of him.

But for now the young The Slog Ghouls star can enjoy the numbers he put up in September, which have garnered him the nod as the North Charles Association Batter of the Month.

His breakout month featured a .353 average with 5 home runs, 20 RBIs and 12 runs scored.

So far this season Gains is hitting .297 with 23 home runs.

SCA Batter - Joe Rathmann may be much younger than other hitters in the South Charles Association, but he performed like a seasoned veteran in September to win the Batter of the Month award.

The 25-year-old FHE right fielder hit .386 with 6 home runs, 16 RBIs and 10 runs scored.

Thus far this season in 120 games Rathmann is batting .305 with 27 home runs, 83 RBIs and 90 runs scored. He has 139 hits in 456 at-bats.

NCA Pitcher - Bry McBourbon took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the North Charles Association Pitcher of the Month award for September.

The 23-year-old Synths starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 3-1 won-lost record in 4 starts. This month he fanned 17 batters in 29.1 innings and compiled a 0.92 ERA.

So far this year McBourbon has 12 wins and 10 losses and a 3.35 ERA.

SCA Pitcher - When Eugene Gym takes the hill, there's a good chance for a Roxbury victory. At least that's the way it was in May.

He excelled with a 3-0 mark and a 0.26 ERA in 4 starts, tossed 34 innings, fanned 34, and held enemy hitters to a .185 average.

That's why the Rad Sox star was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the South Charles Association.

In 29 starts this season Gym has compiled a 16-6 record and a 2.74 ERA.

NCA Rookie - In September, Danny Machart was tops in his class!
The Salem first-year pitcher put up some super stats and has been voted the North Charles Association Rookie of the Month.

He made 2 starts, logged 15.2 innings, struck out 15 and compiled a 2.30 ERA. He finished the month with a 1-0 record and held opposing teams to a .193 batting average.

To date this season Machart has compiled a 4-1 record with a 4.44 ERA in 2 starts.

SCA Rookie - Youngster Diamond Ball emerged as the latest South Charles Association Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Spectacle Island deserved the honor, batting .314 with 4 home runs and 8 RBI. Is the month of September a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Ball enjoy the limelight.

Currently Ball is batting .318 with 40 home runs and 80 RBIs.

Transactions

Saturday, October 1st , 2304
Atom Cats: Placed LF Jeremy Schoolboy on the 7-day injured list.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Activated SS Wally Warwick from the injured list.
CBO: Bevy of trades awaiting processing before 2304 Rookie Draft.

Wednesday, September 28th , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Activated 3B Mark Dombrowski from the restricted list.
Abernathy: In talks with Commissioner Nate Howard about future of franchise.

Tuesday, September 27th , 2304
Spectacle Island Reapers: Released RP Dan Singleton.
Starlight Lady Killers: Released RP Pumpy Alvarado.
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Placed RP Reed Botti on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 09/24/2304.
Easy Town Assaultrons: Placed RP Ben Huber on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 09/26/2304.

Monday, September 26th , 2304
Abernathy Adamantium: Activated SS Michael Footclaw from the injured list.
Fort Hagen: Fort Hagen settlement opens Fort Hagen Bank with local paper currency that can be traded and used in the place of caps in participating Fort Hagen businesses.

Saturday, September 24th , 2304
Diamond City Swatters: Activated 3B Allen Bishop from the injured list.

Wednesday, September 21st , 2304
Salem Witch Hats: Activated RP Dan Beantown from the injured list.

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You know it's a good mix making it through, though sometimes I think are any of the old guard truly the old guard in a league this young. Really nothing can be done about that other than give it time though.

Jamaica Plain advances! Not that I'm overly surprised, but it was the only series to not end in a sweep. I expected the Rad Sox and Bloodbugs to sweep, but I thought Sunshine Tidings would be more competitive. Hoping we get deeper series in the next round!