Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kowalski
5 April 2298 - Great Stroke: Ramos Gets 5 Hits
Chemists right fielder Brightsun Ramos had his way with County Crossing pitching today at ArcJet Systems Stadium and mauled them for 5 hits in 5 at-bats. His efforts were all in vain, though, as the Bloodbugs ruined his great day by toppling the Chemists, 9-8.
"I had a great day, but you've got to give County Crossing credit, they did what they had to do to win," he told reporters after the game. "They weren't very impressed with my 5 hits."
"Oh, we noticed what Ramos did today," Bloodbugs skipper Biff Future said. "He had quite a game. I can tell you this, we will pitch him a little differently the next time we face him."
Brightsun Ramos doubled in the 1st, hit a three-run home run off Bad Company Grognak in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, hit an RBI single in the 6th and singled in the 8th.
5 April 2298 - T-51s Top Deathclaws, 6-1, Behind Kawolski
The Oberland T-51s ushered in the 2298 season with a win versus the University Point Deathclaws at Graygarden Park. The final score was 6-1. Starting Pitcher Sheng Kawolski had a standout performance.
In his 108-pitch effort, Kawolski allowed 1 run on 4 hits over 8 innings. He walked 0 and struck out 8.
"We did a lot of things right," said Kawolski.
5 April 2298 - Party Boys Spoil Opening Day for Silver Shroud, Their Fans
Fans brought energy and enthusiasm to the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud home opener. Brent Hooker started for the home team against Tommy Beach for the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys. The Silver Shroud were unable to reward the home crowd with a win. The final score was 3-1, Nordhagen Beach. Tommy Beach, though, was impressive.
Tomas Jones, the fan favorite , had a direct impact on the outcome. Jones contributed a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning to put Nordhagen Beach up, 2-1.
"Win or lose, we pick each other up in this clubhouse," Jones told the Nordhagen Beach News.
5 April 2298 - Murphy Hits 3 Home Runs in Night People Win
Opening day festivities have begun throughout the league. Fans of the Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks were eager to watch Micah Ballard square off against Josh Gillette of the visiting Greentop Nursery Night People. In the end, the Night People won the game, 9-0, with Pop Murphy leading the way. Josh Gillette, the winner, goes to 1-0. He allowed no runs on 9 hits, with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts over 8.2 innings.
With Greentop Nursery leading 1-0 in the top of the third, Murphy hit a cutter from Micah Ballard for a 2-run double. It was his 1st double of the season and put the Night People ahead, 3-0.
"I thought we played a nice game," Murphy told the Greentop Nursery Daily News. "Good pitching, timely hitting, it was all there."