August 2299 - News and Notes - August 3
 

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3 August 2299 - Teams Comply with Howard's Request, Make Cuts

Teams in the CBO agreed to cut their BMU teams to no more than 35 players, making a number of cuts today to get at or below that number. Cuts are listed below:

Cabot House Rayguns: Released 1B Kevin America.
Cabot House Rayguns: Released RP Lance Cournoyer.
Cabot House Rayguns: Released RP Bobby Fairline.
Cabot House Rayguns: Released C Tim Phelps.
College Square Nerd Ragers: Released 1B Bryan Kinglurk.
College Square Nerd Ragers: Released 1B Ron Lobsterclaw.
College Square Nerd Ragers: Released RP Victory Parade.
College Square Nerd Ragers: Released 3B Luis Equihua, retired.
College Square Nerd Ragers: Released RP Jason Hobbyman.
College Square Nerd Ragers: Released SS Brad Towers.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released RP Ryan Morrisette.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released RP Ratmeat Perkins.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released RP Ken Windhammer.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released RP Wolf Jasmine.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released 3B Adam Duper.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released LF Josh Akins.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released 2B Walton Johnson.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released 3B Andy Coltrain.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released RP Tyler Parks.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released RP Mica Braet.
Galleria Robotics Experts: Released C Aaron Killson.
Greentop Nursery Night People: Released RP Chris Shovel.
Greentop Nursery Night People: Released RP Jaden Chavis.
Greentop Nursery Night People: Released C Coco Caravaneer.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released RP Dan Kuehn.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released RP Nick Grizz.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released RP Cocked Hat Harris.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released RP Justin Hobbles.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released RP Wayne Milkman.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released RP Tony Salas.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released RP Elijah Robinson.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released SP Casey Diehl.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released 1B Carlos Mungo.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released 1B Mike Elanora.
Forest Grove Mole Rats: Released LF Redeye Sidson.
Corvega Flamers: Released SS Chris Perez.
Corvega Flamers: Released 2B Colin Staunton.
Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks: Released 1B Shane LeTato.
Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks: Released 1B Paul Sewer.
Charles View Cannibals: Released C Jacob Thompson.
Charles View Cannibals: Released C Ben Neese.
Charles View Cannibals: Released 3B Brett Patterson.
Charles View Cannibals: Released 2B Scott Paradee.

The 31-year-old Diehl was the 8th-round pick of the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys in the 2296 CBO Inaugural Draft. In 2.5 seasons with the Boys, he was 19-14 in 45 starts.

He was traded to the Roxbury Knuckle Punchers in 2298 where he split time between the Knuckle Punchers and the Forest Grove Mole Rats, going 0-5 with a 9.57 ERA in 8 starts with Roxbury. This season, he pitched in 14 games for Roxbury, starting 13 and accumulating a 1-5 record with a 9.47 ERA, before being demoted to the Mole Rats. There he pitched in 8 games, starting 7, and went 5-3 with a 2.11 ERA. Despite some success at Forest Grove, Roxbury was probably ready to move on since he looked as though his CBO days were done.

College Square's Equihua received notice that he was being released and promptly retired, stating that he was going back home. Equihua hails from the Cape Cod area of the Commonwealth. He started playing baseball in the Cape Cod Youth League for the West Dennis Menaces before arriving in the CBO as an undrafted free agent for the Concord Radstags organization.

2299 - NWL - August 4
 

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4 August 2299 - NWL News: The Offseason Begins

With the Nuka World League playoffs settled and a champion crowned, it might appear as though baseball is ready to slink into hibernation until next year. Instead, the offseason begins today, bringing a different flurry of activity. Trades and roster moves will continue over the next several months as teams look for that magic combination that will find them playing for next year's championship.

In baseball, nothing stands still and general managers can't afford to take this time off, lest they find themselves sitting in the unemployment line next year at this time. So while players are finally resting away some of their aches and pains, General Managers had better be ready to act!

4 August 2299 - End of Season BNN Top Prospect List Published

Now that the season has finished, it's time to look forward to the future, and what better way than to look at the brightest future stars of the league, courtesy of BNN. This year 19-year-old LF Dwight Workman of the Grape Painted Ghouls is the #1 prospect overall.

Here is the top 10:
1) LF Dwight Workman, 19, Grape Painted Ghouls
2) C Savion Brown, 20, Wild Gatorclaws
3) 2B Shop Pour, 18, Dark Bloodworms
4) 3B Jeans Brown, 20, Victory Cave Crickets
5) C Tye Fife, 20, Orange Tourists
6) 3B Colby Grasso, 20, Cherry Ghoulrillas
7) RHP Loweland Waterdrop, 20, Quantum Nukalurks
8) LHP David Orangeman, 19, Orange Tourists
9) 2B Goff Parlor, 20, Cherry Ghoulrillas
10) RHP Lotto Payne, 21, Quartz Star Force

4 August 2299 - GM Wright Ousted in Orange

Baseball News Network has reported that Mark Wright has been fired as the general manager of the Orange Tourists.

A front office source familiar with the situation has been reported as saying there have been "growing tensions" between ownership and Wright and that he "wasn't surprised" by the move.

There's been no word yet about who will take over as the team's new general manager.

4 August 2299 - Egret-Quartz Trade: O'Luck for Trashcan

Done deal! The Egret Ninjas have agreed to send 26-year-old minor league 1B Frankie O'Luck to the Quartz Star Force for 23-year-old 1B Jake Trashcan and a case of Gwinnett Stout. The trade, rumored for days, was completed in the wee hours this morning.

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 4
 

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4 August 2299 - Vault 81 Starting to "Feel" It

The Vault 81 Dwellers have made it their 2299 mission to better Oberland in the race for 2nd place in the Railroad League. Now, some of their players are taking the hype and excitement to up their games.

Dwellers manager Jason Personhood pointed out a few players that he says are making progress as we head into the last month of the season.

"There are four guys I want to point out today for their dedication to hard work," Personhood said. "Me and coaches Art [Clarke], David [Brown], and Murder [Downey] have been watching these guys and enjoying their commitment to building a winning attitude."

Personhood pointed out 7th reliever Danny Haines, backup catcher Ronald Raygun, left fielder Sklyer Pickpocket, and center fielder Aesed Hayjen as showing improvement for the stretch run.

"Our hitters have been working hard to cut down strikes," Personhood said, "and our pitcher has been working a lot on getting more movement on his pitches. If they can show practice results on the field, we might just have a chance. Got to bet up on Diamond City first, though."

The Dwellers travel to Diamond City for a weekend series between the top two teams in the Railroad League. The Swatters lead the season series 5-4 as they meet for the last time this regular season. Vault 81 follows up that series with trips to Goodneighbor and Oberland next week before the Hancocks travel to the Vault.

"This is the toughest 10-game stretch of our season," Personhood said. "This is do or die for our season. We need everybody to step up."

4 August 2299 - Extra-Inning Walk-Off Win for Swatters

Diamond City third baseman Allen Bishop helped his team beat the Vault 81 Dwellers, 8-7, in 13 innings. Bishop, who is tied for 6th in the SCA in triples with 6, went 4 for 6 for the Swatters. The Swatters have an impressive 59-27 record, a 14-game lead over the Dwellers.

The Swatters relied on right fielder Wayne Lacy for the game-winning hit. And, in the bottom of the 13th, he delivered, hitting a run-scoring single to seal the deal.

"We'd like to put some distance between ourselves and the rest of the division," said Bishop.

4 August 2299 - Mart, Party Boys Wallop Witch Hats, 13-2

Nordhagen Beach first baseman Dustin Mart was a significant contributor in his team's 13-2 triumph over the Salem Witch Hats. He was 3 for 5 with 2 home runs, a double, and a walk, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 2 for Nordhagen Beach. Chet Arthur, the winning pitcher, improved to 9-3. He pitched 8 innings, giving up 7 hits and 2 runs, while striking out 6 and walking 0. Nordhagen Beach improves to 59-27 with the win. They lead their division by 14 games.

Michael Fogcrawler had a big hit for Nordhagen Beach in the top of the third inning. With Nordhagen Beach leading 2-0, Fogcrawler hit a 3-run home run. It was his 22nd home run of the season and put the Party Boys up, 5-0.

"It's a good day to be a fan after a win like that," Fogcrawler told the Nordhagen Beach News.

4 August 2299 - Yao Guai Fall, 10-6, to Danse, Ninjas

Getting a good performance from left fielder Paladin Danse, the Egret Ninjas defeated the FHE Yao Guai, 10-6. Danse went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 3 for the Ninjas. Egret is now 42-44, FHE 37-49.

Egret used a timely hit from Dog Prairie to get the win. The third baseman stroked a bases-clearing double in the top of the ninth inning to put the Ninjas ahead, 9-6. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it made an impact.

"There's never a lack of effort in our clubhouse. We're willing to do the little things to get the win," Danse told the Egret News.

4 August 2299 - Silver Shroud Bridle Radstags, 4-2

Behind an impressive start by Mike Cartrette, Fort Hagen beat Concord, 4-2. Curtis Thriceshot got the save, his 27th in 30 chances. Fort Hagen raised its record to 56-30 with the win.

In the bottom of the second, Fort Hagen shortstop Well Done Dungan had a productive at-bat. With runners on 2nd and 3rd and two out, Dungan stroked a 2-run single to right. It made the score 2-0, Fort Hagen. For the game, he was 2 for 3 with 2 singles and 2 walks. He drove in 2 runs.

"Our guys are never satisfied," said Fort Hagen manager Mark Andersen.

Cartrette (15-3) allowed two earned runs on five hits with a walk and 10 strikeouts in just 5.2 innings.

Congrats to the Star Force!

Great to see Paladin Danse still knocking in the runs too, he has nerves of Steel.... wait nevermind :p

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 5
 

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5 August 2299 - Mart Slugs Party Boys to 5-2 Win

A 4-RBI performance from Dustin Mart, who finished 5th in the NCA in runs with 87 last year, helped the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys beat the Salem Witch Hats, 5-2. Julian Shed got the win, improving to 11-5. He worked 6.1 innings, giving up 2 runs on 10 hits, while striking out 5 and walking 1. The win for the Party Boys lifted their record to 60-27.

Nordhagen Beach took the lead on Mart's 22nd home run of the season. The 3-run home run, which came against Tony Bertha in the top of the seventh, made the score 5-2, Nordhagen Beach. He hit two home runs for the second straight day versus Salem. He is now tied for second in the NCA with teammate Michael Fogcrawler and Finch Farm's Joe Mahaney.

"Every win gets us closer to our ultimate goal," said Mart.

5 August 2299 - Nut K's 10 En Route to 3-1 Knuckle Punchers Win

The home crowd had a good time watching the Oberland T-51s and Roxbury Knuckle Punchers get after it.

The Roxbury Knuckle Punchers went home winners at Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury, thanks in large part to starter Beachboy Nut. Nut stifled the Oberland T-51s, enabling Roxbury to grab the 3-1 win. Aaron Somer converted his 16th save in 17 tries.

Nut subdued the Oberland offense. The Roxbury left-hander allowed a mere 2 hits over 8 innings, while fanning 10. His season record goes to 11-11 with the win.

"In baseball, you have your ups and downs," said Oberland manager Dirk Steadyhand. "You just try to stay level-headed the whole time."

The win puts Roxbury at 33-54.

5 August 2299 - Tick Fuels 13-6 Egret Triumph

Currfel Tick made an impact in the 13-6 Egret win over FHE. Tick, who is tied for 5th in the SCA in triples with 7, went 3 for 4 with a double, 2 singles, and 2 walks. He scored 4 runs. The winning pitcher was Danny Cautious. He tossed 109 pitches over 6 innings, allowing 6 runs on 11 hits. Egret has now won 3 in a row.

Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Tony Tamez? The Egret catcher had a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the top of the fifth inning to put the Ninjas on top, 2-1. For the game, Tamez had 1 double and 1 single in 4 at-bats.

"We'll enjoy this win," said Tamez. "But there's more we hope to accomplish."

5 August 2299 - Victory Pushes Silver Shroud Record to 57-30

Fort Hagen Silver Shroud starter Derek Green pitched a strong game against the Concord Radstags at Hubris Comics Park, leading the Silver Shroud to victory, 6-3. Green picked up the win for Fort Hagen, going 7.1 innings. He gave up 3 runs on 7 hits. He now sports a record of 12-4. The win gives Fort Hagen a season record of 57-30.

The Silver Shroud got a big hit from left fielder Andrew Nuka. In the bottom of the fifth, Nuka pounded a 3-run home run to left-center. His 20th home run of the season put the Silver Shroud ahead, 6-2.

Green told a Fort Hagen Gazette reporter that he was "satisfied" with the win.

5 August 2299 - Swatters Prevail, 7-5, over Vault 81

The first-place Diamond City Swatters took on the Vault 81 Dwellers in front of a spirited crowd.

In the 7-5 Diamond City win over Vault 81, the impact of Wally Warwick was substantial. Warwick, who is on pace for 68 RBI this season, went 2 for 3 with a home run, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. Diamond City has an impressive 60-27 record.

In the bottom of the seventh, the Swatters grabbed the lead when Warwick hit his 11th home run of the season. The 2-run home run off Tom Sweeney made it 6-4, Diamond City.

"I'm just happy to help the team win," Warwick told the Diamond City News.

5 August 2299 - Red Rockets Bridle Hancocks, 4-2

Jamaica Plain Red Rockets starter Ryan Hartley pitched his team past the Goodneighbor Hancocks, 4-2. In 7.2 innings, Hartley surrendered 6 hits, while striking out 2 and walking 2. He allowed 2 runs. The win puts Jamaica Plain at 44-43 this season.

Jamaica Plain catcher Ayag Mour contributed a timely at-bat in the bottom of the fifth. With two down, he hit a forkball into left field for a run-scoring single. It was his 89th hit of the season and put the Red Rockets ahead, 3-2.

After the game, Jamaica Plain manager Mark Sellsword applauded the team's effort. "They busted their tails out there," he said.

The brother from an electric mother is having a great season, definitely his best since his CBO MVP 2296 season. He and 2298 MVP, Bryan Assman, look to be 1-2 in some order in the MVP race this season, too.

Yeah I'm definitely noticing him again lately, after a period there where he seemed all but forgotten, but maybe it was just a combo of what got reported on (there's so much, everything can't be caught) and unconscious selective amnesia on my part.

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 6
 

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6 August 2299 - Vault 81 Trades Laboe for Grape's Johnson

The Vault 81 Dwellers have made a deal sending 25-year-old minor league 2B Brenton Laboe to the Grape Painted Ghouls for 21-year-old C Steve Johnson and 24-year-old RF Caleb Sometimes Smith. Both sides are said to be pleased with the way the trade worked out.

6 August 2299 - Hancocks Burst Rockets, 14-6

The Goodneighbor Hancocks came with their bats cocked. With five players with multiple hits and 20 hits in all, the Hancocks had no problem in handling the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets, 14-6, at Red Rockets Stadium.

Goodneighbor shortstop Burtie Cuttooth could do no wrong in today's win over the Red Rockets as he collected 5 hits, including tying an SCA record with three doubles.

"Things were in his favor in every one of his at-bats," Red Rockets skipper Mark Sellsword said to the press corps after the game. "He got hitters' counts."

Cuttooth agreed, saying that getting ahead early in the counts was "the key" to his game.

"Once you get ahead, it makes it a lot easier because you get a better pitch to hit," he said. "You know the pitcher has to come in with it. And you're ready."

Burtie Cuttooth doubled in the 2nd, doubled in the 4th, flied out in the 5th, hit an RBI double in the 6th, singled in the 8th and hit an RBI single in the 9th. So far this year in 88 games Cuttooth is hitting .331 with 14 home runs, 68 RBIs and 52 runs scored.

Even with Cuttooth's masterful game, he was not the Game MVP. That went to his teammate, Bryan Assman. Assman was 4 for 5 with two doubles, a home run, a walk, three runs, and four RBI.

Good Don Duck, Jumper Hayes, and Zachary Utsinger all added multiple hits.

6 August 2299 - Tick Helps Egret Outscore FHE

The Egret Ninjas grabbed a win, 14-11, over the FHE Yao Guai at BosCom Circle. Egret shortstop Currfel Tick went 4 for 6 with 3 doubles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 6. Egret reliever Elijah Huge got the win, raising his record to 3-0. Gabe Faulhaber was tagged with the loss. Andy Helium got the save, his 23rd in 28 chances.

Tick had a clutch at-bat in the top of the seventh for the Ninjas. Coming up with the bases loaded and Egret trailing 9-8, he hit a 2-run single.

"It was a solid team effort," said Tick after the game.

The Yao Guai's Nick Waterpipe also was hot in his team's loss. Waterpipe was 4 for 4 with two doubles, two walks, three runs, and two RBI.

The 4th-place Ninjas have won 4 consecutive games, including the weekend sweep at FHE.

6 August 2299 - Party Boys Come Up Short at Salem, 6-5

The Salem Witch Hats defeated the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys, 6-5, in North Charles Association action at Vim! Park of Salem. Salem pitcher Terrence Artman had a standout performance. Artman got the win, improving to 14-5. He allowed 7 hits and walked 2 over 8 innings. Artman allowed 2 runs. Salem raised its record to 46-42 with the win.

The Witch Hats got a big hit from catcher Mike Laughingman. In the bottom of the sixth, Laughingman pounded a solo home run to right. His 7th home run of the season put the Witch Hats ahead, 6-1.

"You know, at the end of the day, it's about who scores the most runs," said Salem manager Proper Lighthouse.

6 August 2299 - Silver Shroud Stay Hot with Extra-Inning Win

The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud walked off with a big win.

The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud defeated the Concord Radstags, 6-4, in 12 innings. Doing his part was left fielder Andrew Nuka, who went 3-5 with 2 home runs and a walk. He drove in 4 runs and scored twice. Bill Early, now 1-1, was credited with the win. He allowed no runs on no hits, while striking out 1 and walking 0.

The game came to a dramatic end. In the bottom of the 12th, with Fort Hagen trailing 4-3, Nuka hit a fastball from Emperry Alizm for a 3-run home run, giving the Silver Shroud the walk-off win.

"It's not about individual awards," Nuka told a Fort Hagen Gazette reporter after the game. "It's about winning championships. That's what we play for."

The Silver Shroud lead the North Charles Association Institute League by 7½ games.

Jim Tiller's bat has been smoking lately, and it continued today as he went 1-for-5 in a 6-4 Fort Hagen Silver Shroud triumph over the Concord Radstags at Hubris Comics Park. The 21-year-old first baseman has now hit safely in 20 consecutive games for the Silver Shroud.

Jim Tiller grounded out in the 1st, grounded out in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Mario Bustos in the 6th, grounded out in the 8th and flied out in the 10th.

Presently Tiller is batting .359 with 132 hits and 19 home runs. He has knocked in 67 runs and scored 65 times.

6 August 2299 - Swatters Drop Contest, 7-0, to Vault 81

Vault 81 left-hander Edwin Mass pitched his team to victory over the Diamond City Swatters at The Great Green Jewel. The final score was 7-0. With the win, Vault 81 pushed its record to 46-42.

Deer Quickwalker, who is a two-time All-Star and former MVP, chipped in for Vault 81 with a 2-run home run in the top of the fourth. For the game, the right fielder had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 2 runs batted in.

"It's easier to pitch when you get run support," said Mass.

The Dwellers, who are fighting to keep up with 2nd-place Oberland, recorded four home runs as a team in the game.

His numbers were not terrible, but he most certainly was nowhere near as dominant in 2297 and 2298. This season, he may end up with an even better season than 2296 (currently slightly behind in adjusted numbers).

He's not too good defensively is he? Seems.... ironic, heh.

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 7
 

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7 August 2299 - Bugs to remain in Oberland for Road Trip

Oberland 3B Jeremy Bugs will miss the next two games due to a business matter, according to a team spokesperson. Bugs is second on the team in batting average and third in home runs.

7 August 2299 - NCA Names Top Player of the Week

At the age of 27, Andrew Nuka might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Fort Hagen left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .545 batting average. For his efforts Nuka collected the North Charles Association Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 12 hits in 22 at-bats, 3 home runs and 9 RBIs last week in 5 games.

So far this year Nuka is batting .317 with 22 home runs, 78 RBIs and 66 runs scored.

7 August 2299 - Bishop Selected Top Performer in SCA

Allen Bishop has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 21-year-old third baseman of the Diamond City Swatters had a hot bat in the South Charles Association over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors.

Bishop batted .560 with 14 hits in 25 at-bats, no home runs and 7 RBIs.

For the year Bishop is batting .367 with 139 hits and 12 home runs. He has scored 82 times and driven in 61.

7 August 2299 - BNN Stats: Starting Pitching Leaders

So, which starting pitchers are leading the Commonwealth Baseball Organization in quality starts?

Terrence Artman, SAL, 18
Mike Cartrette, FtH, 18
Manny McDuff, QUIN, 17
Chet Arthur, NB, 16
Sheng Kawolski, OBE, 16

7 August 2299 - CBO News: Draft Pool Revealed

The 2299 amateur draft pool was published today with barely a mention on BNN. But then, fans rarely get drawn into amateur drafts. The players are not known commodities and they're not tangible recognizable names. They might be five years down the road, but casual fans don't get sucked in by "might be," they get excited about what is happening in the here and now. Over the next 30 days, scouts will assess their possibilities, run mock drafts and formulate their plans.

To help them, Commonwealth Baseball Organization has posted an interactive draft section on its Transactions page, which will be available for 90 days before draft day.

The early favorites to be high picks are the following:
1. RHP Nuke Laloosh
2. 2B Rabbit Forest
3. RF Delmarva Illeracula
4. CF Sharkey Lurkfodder
5. SS Rick Rolled
6. 1B Jackie Shepherd
7. SS Pipe Wallcrawler
8. CF Science Brennan
9. 1B Silvam Fourteen
10. 1B Duncan MacCready

Yeah, he's a bit robotic out on the field.

2299 - BMU - Week 17 Review
 

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7 August 2299 - Player of the Week Trophy to Earthquake

Press Earthquake burst onto the Commonwealth Association stage in a big way last week. This promising rookie catcher for Bunker Hill garnered everyone's respect by putting up some remarkable numbers and picking up the Player of the Week trophy.

The 20-year-old haunted opposing pitchers hitting .417 (5-for-12) with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs last week.

This season Earthquake has hit 5 home runs and posted a .297 batting average.

7 August 2299 - MA Star of the Week Named

20-year-old Justin Vertz made a few Cabot House headlines during this past week as the rookie first baseman proved he could compete at the plate with his high-school idols. He captured the attention of fans, journalists and Massachusetts Association officials last week and today took home Player of the Week honors for his effort.

He cracked 6 hits in 14 at-bats to put up a .429 average. Vertz collected 2 home runs, 8 RBIs and scored 4 runs.

Vertz currently has a .293 batting average with 67 hits, 7 homers, 35 RBIs, 33 runs scored and a .357 OBP.

7 August 2299 - BNN Stats: Batting Leaders at Left Field

Check out who leads the Boston Minor Union in triples while playing Left Field!

Bill Bean, MYST, 4
Mike Carrasco, BH, 4
Kevin Covert, HAY, 3
Maxx Murtagh, GRNTP, 3
Kyle Quickfingers, BC, 3

7 August 2299 - Weekly Team Power Rankings

Here are the current team power rankings for Boston Minor Union:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Mystic Pines Raybathers (135.2, o)
2) C.I.T. Ruins Refractors (133.0, o)
3) Eastlake Aquaboys (118.9, +)
4) Somerville Place Sentry Bots (117.7, +)
5) Haymarket Mall Commandos (114.6, +)
6) Fiddler's Green T-60s (111.7, -)
7) Trinity Plaza Snipers (108.7, --)
8) Breakheart Banks Behemoths (104.6, o)
9) Cabot House Rayguns (101.2, ++)
10) Greentop Nursery Night People (98.3, o)
11) Forest Grove Mole Rats (98.0, ++)
12) Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks (96.1, ++)
13) Corvega Flamers (92.1, -)
14) College Square Nerd Ragers (90.1, --)
15) Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters (89.9, --)
16) Natick Banks Big Leaguers (84.8, ++)
17) Bunker Hill Gun Fu (79.7, +)
18) Charles View Cannibals (78.6, --)
19) Galleria Robotics Experts (78.6, +)
20) Malden Grognaks (68.4, --)
21) Postal Square Action Boys (56.2, -)
22) Boston Common Lead Bellies (53.0, o)
23) Vault 95 Robobrains (31.6, o)
24) Union Hope Lifegivers (6.9, o)

Standings and Stats

2299 - Week 17 - The Week in Review
 

Analysis

While the Bottom 5 remained exactly the same, there is a new #1 in this week's Power Rankings.

Though they are still #4 in the standings for league leaders, the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud used a 5-0 week to boost themselves to #1 in the CBO's BNN Power Rankings. The Shroud didn't quite face the NCA's toughest foes, popping Easy Town (#23) in two and Concord (#19) in the weekend three. It most certainly helps to have the likely Vim! Pitcher Award winner in Mike Cartrette (15-3, 2.02), who may be on his way to a historical season. If he were not the favorite for the Vim!, Starters 2-4, Derek Green (12-4, 3.20), Brent Hooker (11-4, 3.95), and Matt Hope (11-4, 3.87), would be in consideration. Fort Hagen's four starters rank 1st, tied for 3rd, and tied for 6th in the NCA in wins.

Diamond City, Goodneighbor, Nordhagen Beach, and Quincy make up the rest of the Top 5, with all teams remaining in the Top 5, but three of them jostled around. The Swatters were 3-2, while both Goodneighbor and the Boys were 2-3. Quincy was 4-1, but they are not quite close enough to jump any team in the Top 4.

Despite their down week, the Boys now have a Magic # of 7 thanks to their 2-1 series victory of the Salem Witch Hats (#11-T), which puts both the Hats and The Slog (#8) tied for 2nd place in the Brotherhood League, making an interesting race for the playoffs, but still virtually guaranteeing Nordhagen Beach the League pennant.

Weekly Team Power Rankings

Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (129.6, +3)
2) Diamond City Swatters (127.7, o)
3) Goodneighbor Hancocks (125.7, -2)
4) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (119.7, -1)
5) Quincy Gunners (115.4, o)
6) Lexington Synths (106.2, +2)
7) Starlight Lady Killers (104.3, o)
8) The Slog Ghouls (104.1, +3)
9) Vault 81 Dwellers (99.1, -3)
10) Egret Ninjas (96.0, +4)
11-T) Oberland T-51s (93.1, +4)
11-T) Salem Witch Hats (93.1, -2)
13) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (91.0, -3)
14) Abernathy Adamantium (88.1, -2)
15) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (85.8, +2)
16) University Point Deathclaws (80.0, -3)
17) Finch Farm Four Leafs (76.7, +1)
18) Warwick Mirelurks (69.6, +1)
19-T) Concord Radstags (66.7, -3)
19-T) FHE Yao Guai (66.7, +1)
21) Roxbury Knuckle Punchers (64.5, o)
22) County Crossing Bloodbugs (53.4, o)
23) Easy Town Assaultrons (52.3, o)
24) Atom Cats (51.3, o)

I know I've been talking up the Swatters (and it's good they're #2!) but haven't praised the Silver Shroud enough lately too, so very pleased with these power rankings.

They are currently the hottest team in the CBO and the only team to go 5-0 last week, so it is much deserved. If they keep it up, they could be the #1 seed, too. Their league is tough, though, from 1-4.

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 8
 

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8 August 2299 - Multi-HR Day for Gep as Swatters Overpower Red Rockets, 14-2

A nice crowd turned out for a clash between the Diamond City Swatters and Jamaica Plain Red Rockets.

Oren Gep impressed in the 14-2 Diamond City win over Jamaica Plain. Gep, who is on pace for 100 RBI this season, hit 2 home runs. He scored 3 runs and drove in 6. Jason Haynes, who went 7 innings, was the winning pitcher. He was charged with no runs on 6 hits, while walking 2 and striking out 7. His record now stands at 4-2.

In the top of the first, with the game still scoreless, Gep hit a run-scoring single to put his team in the lead.

"It's nice to come out on top today," said Gep.

With the victory, the Swatters upped their record to 61-28.

Wally Warwick also added two home runs, going 2 for 4 with two walks, four runs, and three RBI.

8 August 2299 - Stoops Slugs Assaultrons to 11-4 Win

Assaultrons shortstop Matt Stoops put his stamp on his team's 11-4 win over the Sunshine Tidings Chemists. Stoops hit 2 home runs. He scored 3 runs and drove in 5 for Easy Town in the contest. Easy Town, with the win, climbs to 30-59.

Adam Henderson had a timely hit in the bottom of the fifth inning. With two out and runners on 1st and 2nd, the Easy Town catcher hit a run-scoring single. That put the Assaultrons in front, 11-4.

"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Henderson told the Easy Town Today. "Unfortunately, we haven't spent most of the season playing like this."

8 August 2299 - Lady Killers Drop Contest, 14-3, to Nordhagen Beach

The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys downed the Starlight Lady Killers, 14-3, at Valentine Detective Agency Field. The Party Boys were led by Jon Hitman. He was 2 for 3 with 2 singles and 2 walks. He scored 2 times and drove in 2. Tommy Beach went 7.2 innings for Nordhagen Beach to pick up the win. The right-hander was charged with 3 runs. He scattered 8 hits, while walking 0 and striking out 5. His record improves to 11-8. Nordhagen Beach is now 61-28, 14 games up in the North Charles Association Brotherhood League.

The Party Boys got a big at-bat from right fielder Jonathan Angelou, who in the top of the sixth hit a bases-clearing double. It was his 25th double of the season and put the Party Boys on top, 9-1.

Hitman told a Nordhagen Beach News reporter that he was "satisfied" with the win.

8 August 2299 - Silver Shroud Earn 9-8 Win Versus Ghouls

The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud outlasted C.T. Woodard and the The Slog Ghouls, 9-8. Woodard was impressive in the loss. The The Slog second baseman was 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 4. Fort Hagen has run its win streak to 6 in a row.

Entering the 9th inning down 8-7, the Shroud found their power. With one out, Andrew Nuka took Matt Suds (2-4) deep to tie the game, 8-8. Jim Tiller was the walk-off hero for Fort Hagen. With the game tied, the Silver Shroud first baseman hit a dramatic solo home run to send the teams home.

"Exhilarating win," said Tiller.

8 August 2299 - Hancocks Lose, 3-2

Vault 81 and Goodneighbor duked it out and the Dwellers came out victorious.

The Vault 81 Dwellers got a stellar performance from pitcher Vince McCort, who handcuffed the Goodneighbor offense en route to a win, 3-2, at Third Rail Stadium at S. Boston HS. In 8 innings, McCort surrendered 6 hits, while striking out 3 and walking 0. He allowed 2 runs.

Vault 81 used the timely hitting of Harry Byrd to seize the win. The second baseman stroked a 2-run single in the top of the seventh inning to put the Dwellers on top, 3-0. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.

"I really like what we did out there today," Byrd said after the game.

With the win, Vault 81 upped its record to 47-42, one game up on Oberland for the Railroad League wild card.

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 9
 

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9 August 2299 - Fogcrawler Goes Deep Twice, Helps Party Boys Top Lady Killers, 6-3

Michael Fogcrawler impressed in the 6-3 Nordhagen Beach win over Starlight. Fogcrawler, who leads the NCA in home runs with 25, hit 2 home runs. He scored 3 runs and drove in 3. Tom Mannequin got the save, his 13th in 14 chances. The second-place Lady Killers have lost 4 straight games.

In the top of the first of a scoreless game, Fogcrawler hit a 2-run home run to put his team ahead.

Fogcrawler called the win the result of "everyone being in sync."

9 August 2299 - Jones Hits 2 Home Runs in Deathclaws Win

The University Point Deathclaws knocked off the Oberland T-51s, 11-3, at Gwinnett Brewery Park. Tomas Jones was a big reason University Point won. The right fielder hit 2 home runs. He drove in 3 runs and scored twice. Ronnie Messenger got credit for the win, improving to 4-4. He allowed 3 runs on 6 hits in 9 innings. The win gives University Point a season record of 45-45.

University Point took the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Jones hit a 2-run home run. His 11th home run of the season made the score 5-3, University Point.

"We took advantage of our opportunities," Jones told the University Point Daily News. "It's as simple as that."

9 August 2299 - Church Twirls 6-0 Two-Hit Shutout

Salem's rookie Ugio Church brought his best stuff to Vim! Park of Salem today, shutting down and shutting out the Lexington Synths 6-0. He racked up 7 strikeouts, surrendered 2 hits and issued 1 walk on his way to the victory.

"We barely made him work at all," Lexington manager Sprole Races said later. "Salem could probably pitch him again tomorrow if they wanted."

This year Church has gone 4-3 with an ERA of 4.81 and has 37 strikeouts in 67.1 innings.

Chris Treestump was 2 for 4 for the Witch Hats with two home runs (20), two runs, and four RBI.

9 August 2299 - Dungan has 4 Hit Night to Power Silver Shroud Offense

The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud topped the The Slog Ghouls by the score of 7-5, with the largest share of the credit going to shortstop Well Done Dungan. Dungan went 4 for 5 with a home run and 3 singles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 2 for the Silver Shroud. All Day Acosta earned the win after being summoned from the bullpen. The right-hander allowed no runs on 1 hit in 2.1 innings. His record is now 1-1. The first-place Silver Shroud have won 7 in a row.

Bixton Moore helped out the Fort Hagen cause in the bottom of the first inning with a run-scoring walk. For the game, the catcher was 1 for 2 with 2 walks.

"I felt good up there," said Dungan. "I saw the ball well."

9 August 2299 - Mannson Lays Hammer Down in 6-2 Win

Diamond City turned a good effort from starter X10-44 Mannson into a win over the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets at Red Rockets Stadium. The final score was 6-2. Diamond City is now 62-28, 14½ games up in the South Charles Association Railroad League.

Mannson scattered 3 hits over 8 innings for the Swatters. With the win, Mannson goes to 10-4 on the year with 158 strikeouts.

"X10-44 was throwing strikes, locating well," said Diamond City manager Bucky Bachelor.

Wally Warwick was 4 for 5 with a double, run, and two RBI for the Swatters. Wayne Lacy hit his 25th home run of the season.

9 August 2299 - Dwellers Nip Hancocks, 6-5, in 11

The Vault 81 Dwellers faced a tough opponent in Goodneighbor pitcher Quincy Eloquent, but did just enough to pull out the victory at Third Rail Stadium at S. Boston HS by a final score of 6-5. Eloquent went 8 innings and allowed 4 runs. The win puts Vault 81 at 48-42 this season.

Vault 81 used a timely hit from Ronald Raygun to get the win. The pinch hitter stroked a run-scoring double in the top of the 11th inning to put the Dwellers ahead, 6-5. It was his only hit in 1 at-bat, but it made an impact.

"We battled our tails off to get this win," said Vault 81 manager Jason Personhood.

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 10
 

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10 August 2299 - A Midweek Look at the BMU Playoff Races

With just four more weeks and 14 games to go, let's take a look at how the BMU playoff races are shaping as we reach the last stretch of games.

August 2299 - News and Notes - August 11
 

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11 August 2299 - Dimes Twirls 4-0 Shutout

It was a quiet day for the Warwick Mirelurks at The Stone House today -- a little too quiet. Quincy Gunners starter Joey Dimes silenced the Mirelurks, holding them to 3 hits and keeping them scoreless in a complete game effort.

"It was frustrating against Dimes today," Warwick manager Old Man Langford said.

The Quincy starting pitcher walked 1 and allowed 3 hits while fanning 7.

Up to now Dimes has compiled an ERA of 4.77 with a 10-10 mark over 24 starts. He has 145 strikeouts in 151 innings and has held opponents to a .275 batting average.

11 August 2299 - Deathclaws Get Dramatic 2-1 Triumph

The University Point Deathclaws got a magnificent performance from pitcher Adam Froggatt, who stifled the Jamaica Plain offense en route to a 2-1 Deathclaws win at Gwinnett Brewery Park. University Point reliever Marc Pondsip picked up the win, raising his record to 2-1. Mike Grille was tagged with the loss. The win gives University Point a season record of 46-45.

Mag Barbarian was the walk-off hero for University Point. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Deathclaws pinch hitter hit a dramatic run-scoring double to send the teams home.

"It's a thrill to get that kind of win," Barbarian said.

11 August 2299 - Bloodbugs Absorb 7-2 Loss at Easy Town Field

The home crowd had a good time watching the County Crossing Bloodbugs and Easy Town Assaultrons get after it.

The Easy Town Assaultrons dealt the County Crossing Bloodbugs a loss at Easy Town Field. The final score was 7-2. Carlos Tophat was especially productive for Easy Town. In addition to his 2 singles and 1 triple, he scored 1 run and drove in 3. The victory puts Easy Town at 32-59.

In the top of the eighth, County Crossing were in rally mode. The score was 4-2, Easy Town, with two out and runners on 1st and 3rd. But on a 2-1 pitch, Mike McDonie grounded out.

11 August 2299 - Late Magic Gets The Slog 6-4 Win

The The Slog Ghouls grabbed a win, 6-4, over the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium. The Slog first baseman Josh Noggin went 2 for 4 with a home run and a double, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once. Matt Suds notched his 3rd save in 5 chances. The victory gives The Slog a record of 47-44.

Noggin had a timely hit for The Slog in the top of the eighth. With Nordhagen Beach trailing 4-3, he turned a 2-1 fastball into a 3-run home run. It was his 10th home run of the season, making it 6-4, The Slog.

"I'm just looking for a good pitch that I can hit well," said Noggin. "And not try to do too much."

11 August 2299 - Silver Shroud Win at Starlight, 5-3

Fort Hagen beat Starlight on the strength of starter Derek Green's fine effort. The left-hander led his team to a win, 5-3. Curtis Thriceshot converted his 29th save in 32 tries. The current losing streak for Starlight has reached 5 games.

The Silver Shroud picked up the win with a combination of good hitting and good pitching.

"I tried to mix it up, keep them off balance," said Green.

11 August 2299 - Hancocks Lose Late, 4-0

Atom pitcher Boss Gentleman did his part in helping his team beat the Goodneighbor Hancocks, 4-0. The right-hander kept opposing batters in check throughout the game, in improving his record to 2-8. The win puts Atom at 30-61.

Atom used the clutch hitting of Ed Tarberry to capture the win. The center fielder drilled a 3-run home run (2) in the top of the ninth inning off John Oldsink (11-8) to put the Cats ahead, 3-0. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a big one, in the game-winning effort.

"Winning is hard sometimes," said Cats manager Paul Stands. "This one was nice to get."

11 August 2299 - Swatters Earn 4-3 Win Versus Ninjas

The Diamond City Swatters topped the Egret Ninjas, 4-3, in South Charles Association action at Fallon Field at Egret Tours Marina. The game was highlighted by the performance of Diamond City pitcher Tyler Powers. The Swatters lead the South Charles Association Railroad League by 14½ games.

Diamond City needed the clutch hitting of Tyler Ross to notch the win. The left fielder hammered a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning to put the Swatters on top, 4-3. For the game, Ross had 1 home run and 2 singles in 4 at-bats.

"Our guys are never satisfied," said Diamond City manager Bucky Bachelor.