Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kowalski
7 April 2298 - Vertz Hits 2 home runs in Spy Hunters Win
Taffington Boathouse first baseman Justin Vertz had a 7-RBI performance, which helped his team down the Malden Grognaks, 14-9. The defeat makes Malden 0-3.
With Taffington Boathouse leading 3-2 in the top of the second, Vertz hit a 2-run single off Malden hurler Chris Van Buskirk. It was the 3rd hit of the season for Vertz and put his team ahead, 5-2.
"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Vertz told the Taffington Boathouse Observer.
7 April 2298 - Powers Spins 4-0 Shutout
The Quincy Gunners were no match for Tyler Powers of the Diamond City Swatters. Powers totally shut down and shut out Quincy at The Great Green Jewel as Diamond City cruised to a 4-0 win. In the 9-inning effort, he gave up 4 hits, struck out 9, and walked 1.
7 April 2298 - Tatoeater Slugs Four Leafs to 5-2 Win
The Finch Farm Four Leafs trumped the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, 5-2, at Hubris Comics Park. Finch Farm third baseman Peter Tatoeater was terrific. He went 2-2 with 2 home runs and 2 walks. He drove in 3 runs and scored twice. Finch Farm pitcher Josh Dude got the win. He's now 1-0. Derek Green was tagged with the loss. Steve Warwar locked down his 1st save.
Tatoeater had an important at-bat with the bases loaded in the top of the eighth, when he drew a walk, driving in 1 run. The Four Leafs went on to win.
"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Tatoeater.
The loss makes Fort Hagen 1-2.
7 April 2298 - Ghouls Fall, 9-5, to Tostado, Synths
The Lexington Synths topped the The Slog Ghouls by a score of 9-5. Leading the way was right fielder Crooked Tostado. Tostado was 2 for 3 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 5 for the Synths. Lawdog Whipple earned the win to go to 1-0. He allowed 3 runs on 9 hits, with no walks and 4 strikeouts in 6 innings of work. The loss puts The Slog at 1-2.
Lexington took a 9-3 lead on Tostado's 1st home run of the season. The grand slam home run, which he hit off David Tower in the bottom of the sixth, propelled Lexington to the win.
"Win or lose, we pick each other up in this clubhouse," Tostado told the Lexington Herald.