Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kowalski
30 April 2298 - First Month Stories Delayed
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30 April 2298 - Provisioner Swats 2 Homers, Chemists Top Adamantium, 10-3
Joe Provisioner drove in 8 runs to help Sunshine Tidings defeat Abernathy, 10-3. The first baseman had 1 double and 2 home runs for the Chemists. The victory makes Sunshine Tidings 8-11.
With Sunshine Tidings leading 6-2 in the bottom of the seventh, Provisioner came up to bat against Abernathy pitcher Jason Worry. Provisioner hit a fastball to right for a grand slam home run. His 7th home run of the season put the Chemists on top, 10-2.
Provisioner said he was "thrilled" the fans had something to get excited about.
30 April 2298 - Big Day for Waterpipe in 11-4 Yao Guai Win
The FHE Yao Guai beat the Egret Ninjas by a score of 11-4. first baseman Nick Waterpipe deserved the lion's share of the credit. Waterpipe went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk, while scoring 3 times and driving in 3 for the Yao Guai. The winning pitcher was Sage Monticello. He tossed 106 pitches over 6.1 innings, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits. The Ninjas, now 7-12, continue their slow start.
In the top of the first of a scoreless game, Waterpipe hit a 2-run home run to put his team ahead.
"It's a good day to be a fan after a win like that," Waterpipe told the FHE Daily.
30 April 2298 - Assaultrons Topple Four Leafs, 14-5, as Metalbox Shines
The Easy Town Assaultrons topped the Finch Farm Four Leafs, 14-5, with left fielder Jarrett Metalbox playing a big role. Metalbox went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double, and a walk, while scoring 4 runs and driving in 2 for the Assaultrons in the win. The Four Leafs drop to 7-12 and continue their inconsistent start to the 2298 season.
With two out in the bottom of the fourth, Joe Ransom barreled up a fastball from Josh Dude. The result was a 3-run home run, putting the Assaultrons in front, 5-1.
"I'm just happy to help the team win," Metalbox told the Easy Town Chronicle.
30 April 2298 - Party Boys Earn 3-2 Win in Active 10th
Nordhagen Beach picked up a win at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium, toppling the Salem Witch Hats, 3-2, in 10 innings. The game was tied 0-0 entering the extra frame.
Pitcher Julian Shed was one of the reasons the Party Boys triumphed. Nordhagen Beach reliever Night Demon Archacki picked up the win, raising his record to 1-0. Dan Beantown was tagged with the loss. Nordhagen Beach goes to 14-5.
The game came to a dramatic end. In the bottom of the tenth, with Nordhagen Beach trailing 2-0, pinch hitter C3-88 Puppetboy hit a slider from Dan Beantown for a 3-run home run, giving the Party Boys the walk-off win.
"This kind of game is tough on the heart," said winning manager Craig Robinson. "I'm 60 years old, I think, and I don't think I want to manage too many more games like this."
30 April 2298 - Silver Shroud Win, 9-5, Over Concord
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud bested the Concord Radstags, 9-5, at Nuka Park. Jim Tiller was one of the standouts. He went 3 for 5 with 3 singles. He drove in 4 runs and scored once. Fort Hagen is off to a hot start at 13-6.
Fort Hagen relied on the hitting of Sam Noob to pick up the win. The right fielder clubbed a 2-run home run in the top of the first inning to put the Silver Shroud on top, 3-0. For the game, Noob had 1 home run and 1 single in 5 at-bats.
"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Tiller.