Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kowalski
14 April 2298 - T-51s Rally to Stay Undefeated
The Oberland T-51s extended their winning streak thanks to a 4-run 9th inning.
A good performance from catcher Jim Pickman helped the Oberland T-51s defeat the Quincy Gunners, 6-5. Pickman was 3 for 4 with 3 singles. He drove in 2 runs and scored once for the T-51s. Quincy falls to 3-5.
Oberland used the timely hitting of Prof Castillo to seize the win. The left fielder stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the ninth inning to put the T-51s on top, 6-5. It was his only hit in 5 at-bats, but it was the game-winner.
"It feels good, just a great win all around," Castillo said after the game.
With Oberland trailing 5-2, Jonathan Abern opened the T-51s 9th with a triple off reliever Wick Prater. With one out, Chris Milteer singled in Abern. Dustin Shotgun then doubled to put the tying run at second base. After a Bloatfly Williams flyout led Oberland to its final out, Jeremy Bugs came through with a two-RBI single to tie the game, 5-5. B.J. Perez then singled and both runners advanced on Andrew Nuka's misplaying of the ball in left field. Castillo then came through with an RBI infield single to give the T-51s the go-ahead score.
14 April 2298 - Greenzone, Kowalski Slug Adamantium to 9-6 Win
Abernathy and Salem duked it out and the Adamantium came out victorious.
The Abernathy Adamantium beat the Salem Witch Hats, 9-6, at Vim! Park of Salem. Donny Kowalski, in particular, was impressive. He belted 2 home runs and walked 3 times, while scoring 3 times and driving in 3. Po Greenzone was 3 for 5 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored, and 5 batted in. Abernathy goes to 4-4.
Abernathy needed the clutch hitting of Greenzone to notch the win. The left fielder hammered a grand slam home run in the top of the ninth inning to put the Adamantium on top, 9-6.
"My greenzone is my hit zone," said Greenzone. "Throw it in my greenzone, see ball fly."
14 April 2298 - Assman Rips 2 Home Runs in 12-5 Hancocks Triumph
The Goodneighbor Hancocks downed the Vault 81 Dwellers, 12-5. The hitting star was first baseman Bryan Assman. Assman hit 2 home runs. He scored 3 times and drove in 6 for the Hancocks. The win has Goodneighbor at 6-2.
Zachary Utsinger helped out the Goodneighbor cause in the bottom of the fourth inning with a run-scoring triple. For the game, the left fielder was 3 for 3 with a triple, a double, and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.
"You know, at the end of the day, it's about who scores the most runs," said Goodneighbor manager Jeremy Whiteplate.
14 April 2298 - Langer Tags Bloodbugs for 5 Hits
Safety Langer was the King of Swing today at Beantown Brewery Stadium today in the 9-4 Fort Hagen Silver Shroud win over the County Crossing Bloodbugs. The Fort Hagen left fielder stepped into the batter's box 5 times against the County Crossing and delivered 5 hits. It was a sensational game for him.
"Unbelievable feeling," he told the press. "It felt good. 5-for-5 isn't bad for your batting average either."
Safety Langer singled in the 1st, hit an RBI single in the 2nd, doubled in the 5th, doubled in the 7th and singled in the 9th.ink]
Langer is currently batting .467 with 1 home run and 9 RBIs.
There was a heated confrontation between the Bloodbugs and Silver Shroud that resulted in ejections and suspensions. 1B Josh Noggin of County Crossing and RP Handsome Frank of Fort Hagen were issued 2-game suspensions by the league office for initiating the on-field disturbance.
The melee occurred after Frank allowed a solo home run to Mushy Levy to lead off the bottom of the 9th. He then plunked Noggin on a 2-2 pitch.
"He overreacted," Frank said. "I'm not going to hit a guy on purpose when I have two strikes on him. Whatever. When someone charges, I'm defending myself, so I punched that dumb ************ in his ******* mutant lip."
This season Noggin has hit at a .273 clip and produced 8 runs batted in, 2 home runs and 7 runs.
Frank has nailed down no saves for the year. He has also totaled 5 strikeouts and 7 walks in 6 innings while registering a 13.50 ERA and a 0-0 won-lost record.
14 April 2298 - Party Boys Snatch 4-3 Win
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys picked up a win at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium, knocking off the Lexington Synths, 4-3. Starting pitcher Casey Diehl was a big reason why. Diehl went 7 innings to notch the win. He scattered 6 hits, walked 5, and struck out 1. His record improves to 2-0. The win puts Nordhagen Beach at 5-3 after winning four of their last five.
In the bottom of the sixth, Nordhagen Beach left fielder Michael Fogcrawler put his team on top. With one out and runners on 1st and 3rd, he hit his 3rd home run of the year. Lexington pitcher Chris Morgen served it up. Just like that, the Party Boys were ahead, 4-2.
"We'll relax tonight and get back after it tomorrow to prepare for the Killers this weekend," Diehl said after the game.