Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kowalski
24 April 2298 - Gonzalez Helps University Point Cruise to 11-3 Win
University Point left fielder Bernie Gonzalez had a 5-RBI game, which helped his team beat the Warwick Mirelurks, 11-3. University Point, now 9-6, has gotten their season off to a good start.
The Deathclaws took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Facing Warwick hurler John Diner with two outs, Gonzalez hit a 2-run single.
"Winning the game is always the first objective," Gonzalez said.
24 April 2298 - Monticello, FHE Prevail in Pitchers' Duel
In a tight affair between the FHE Yao Guai and the Egret Ninjas, pitcher Sage Monticello was in the zone. The FHE right-hander helped his team win the game, 1-0. The win puts FHE at 5-10.
Monticello, the FHE right-hander, went 8 innings, allowing no runs on 2 hits. He collected 8 strikeouts.
"There was no wiggle room in this one," said Monticello.
24 April 2298 - Tostado Lifts Synths to 10-5 Win
A good performance from right fielder Crooked Tostado helped the Lexington Synths defeat the Abernathy Adamantium, 10-5. Tostado was 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, while scoring 3 times and driving in 4 for the Synths. The loss has the Adamantium at 10-5.
In the top of the first, with the game still scoreless, Tostado hit a 2-run double to put his team in the lead.
"It was a solid team effort," said Tostado after the game.
24 April 2298 - Radstags Dealt 5-3 Loss by Fort Hagen
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud picked up a win at Hubris Comics Park, knocking off the Concord Radstags, 5-3. Starting pitcher Brent Hooker was a big reason why. Hooker picked up the win for Fort Hagen, going 8 innings. He gave up 3 runs on 8 hits. He now sports a record of 3-1. The win puts Fort Hagen at 11-4.
The win was a team effort for Fort Hagen. Center Fielder Andre Grogg was among the key contributors. In the bottom of the second, he put his team in front, 3-2, when he hit a 3-run home run.
"We'll enjoy this win," said Hooker. "But there's more we hope to accomplish."
24 April 2298 - DiGrande Now 2-2 After Subduing Party Boys
The County Crossing Bloodbugs picked up a win at Beantown Brewery Stadium, taking down the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys, 9-1. Starting pitcher Zach DiGrande was a big reason why. The Bloodbugs have stumbled out of the gate, getting only their 5th win in 15 games.
The Bloodbugs liked what they saw from DiGrande. The 19-year old pitcher had a commanding presence on the mound, limiting the Party Boys to 1 run on 6 hits over 8.2 innings, and striking out 6.
"We were firing on all cylinders today," said Bloodbugs manager Biff Future.