Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kowalski
10 April 2297 - BL: Witch Hats Hang 7-5 Loss on Party Boys
Chris Treestump was instrumental in his team's 7-5 triumph over the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys to complete the sweep. The right fielder went 2 for 4 with a home run and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for the Salem Witch Hats. The save went to Dan Beantown, number 2 for him. The Witch Hats, now 3-0, have stormed out of the gates.
Had Kody Downing not delivered a key base hit in the bottom of the eighth, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and runners on 1st and 3rd, Downing hit a run-scoring single. That made the score 6-5, in favor of the Witch Hats.
Chet Arthur was credited with the loss, though the two unearned runs given up were thanks to error machine, third baseman Tommy Talkington. Talkington helped his team with the bat, going 2 for 5 with a home run, but he continues to struggle on the field.
"You know, at the end of the day, it's about who scores the most runs," said Salem manager Proper Lighthouse.
Other Scores:
The Slog 8 at Finch Farm 5
The defending CBO champions won the series against the defending BL champions. Boots Yellowhair was 3 for 5 with a double, a home run, two runs, and three RBI.
Easy Town 10 at County Crossing 8
Adam Henderson was 3 for 4 with a walk, two doubles, two runs, and two RBI to lead the Assaultrons to avoid the series sweep.
10 April 2297 - IL: Silver Shroud Deal Lady Killers 6-3 Setback
Fort Hagen third baseman Micah Morals was a significant contributor in his team's 6-3 triumph over the Starlight Lady Killers. He was 3 for 3 with a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He drove in 3 runs for Fort Hagen. The win gives Fort Hagen a record of 2-1.
Morals contributed in the bottom of the second. With runners on 1st and 2nd, he hit a run-scoring single. It was one at-bat among others that helped Fort Hagen get the win.
"We can always improve and get better, but we're feeling confident after that win," said Morals.
Other Scores:
Concord 0 at Lexington 14
The Synths swept the series in style, bullying the Radstags. Chris Morgan pitched the complete-game two-hitter. He walked five and struck out six. Tyler Ross added a home run and four RBI.
Abernathy 3 at Sunshine Tidings 4
Jalen Wharton's two-run, pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the seventh proved to be the winning hit. In the loss, Neil Watson pitched well other than the home run, pitching 8.0 innings, and allowing four runs, two earned.
10 April 2297 - ML: Sanderson goes 4-for-4, Leads Mirelurks to Sweep
The Warwick Mirelurks beat the Atom Cats, 8-3, at The Homestead. Melon Sanderson, in particular, was impressive. He was 4 for 4 with a home run, a double, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 2. The Mirelurks raised their record to 3-0.
The Mirelurks got a big hit from second baseman Brad Krol. In the bottom of the fifth, Krol pounded a run-scoring double to left-center. His 4th double of the season put the Mirelurks ahead, 3-2.
Sanderson told a BNN reporter that he was "satisfied" with the win.
Other Scores:
University Point 5 at Jamaica Plain 4
Jukebox Luttrell was 3 for 3 with a double, a home run, a run scored, and three RBI to lead the Deathclaws in the series victory.
Goodneighbor 4 at Quincy 10
Andrew Nuka helped his team to an opening-week sweep. He was 2 for 3 with two three-run home runs to drive in six. He walked twice and scored twice.
10 April 2297 - Gunners End Rose's Streak
John Rose's sizzling hitting streak was snapped at 20 games today as the Goodneighbor Hancocks dropped their contest with the Quincy Gunners 10-4 at The Stone House. Rose failed to get a hit, finishing 0-for-4.
After the game Rose spoke with BNN and called his effort "quite a streak."
"I just ran into some good pitching today," he said.
10 April 2297 - RL: Scrappers Go Down to Defeat, 11-7
Nick Waterpipe was a vital contributor to the 11-7 Fairline Hill Estates victory over Egret. The Yao Guai first baseman was 3 for 5 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 times and drove in 3. The win was credited to Tommie Lightbulb in relief. His record improves to 1-0. Ronnie Gipper took the loss. The defeat makes Egret 1-2.
In the bottom of the third, Hose Wallcrawler hit a 2-run double. The 1st double of the season for the Fairline Hill Estates shortstop put the Yao Guai on top, 7-6.
"It was the offense that won us the game," said winning manager David Meatcook.
Other Scores:
Diamond City 9 at Vault 81 10
In the bottom of the 8th, Deer Quickwalker doubled in Bubb Islander to tie the game, and Erns Gold singled in Quickwalker to take the lead. The Dwellers won teh home series in dramatic fashion.
Shaw 11 at Oberland 9
The Knuckle Punchers avoided the sweep with a four-run 9th inning. Trailing 9-8 when he stepped to the plate, Damani Beebe hit a three-run home run off T-51s closer Aaron Still to provide the winning score.