Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kowalski
4 May 2298 - "May the Fourth Be With You"
We do not know what it means, and Nate Howard does not know what it means. However, the commissioner said it because the Mysterious Stranger said it to him one May 4th a few years ago. In his briefing, which included the information in the next story printed below, he said it to the press present.
So, May the Fourth Be With You.
4 May 2298 - Taffington Outfielder Gets "Baywatch" Nickname
We feel like there is all kinds of past-pop culture happening today. Apparently, there was something great that happened, and Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters left fielder Jeff Fischler is to thank.
Last night, following the Spy Hunters' 3-2 victory over the C.I.T. Ruins Refractors, Fischler and teammates were enjoying brews at the Boathouse Bar 'N' Grill when they heard screams coming from the Malden River. There Fischler saw a young girl struggling to swim, so he jumped in, pulling her to shore.
This morning, Nate Howard heard of the incident and called Fischler "Baywatch."
"He was like a coast life guard," Howard said. "We're very proud of the young man, and I plan to make a special trip to Taffington Boathouse to honor the young man."
Fischler was humble about the experience. "I was just doing what I had to," said Fischler. "I'm not a hero, just a person who cares about people."
Asked what he thought about the nickname "Baywatch," Fischler said, "I like it. It has a better ring to it than 'Jeff.'"
4 May 2298 - 20 Games in a Row for Abern, T-51s Lose
With 1 hit at Graygarden Park today, Jonathan Abern added another game to his hitting streak -- the Oberland second baseman has now hit safely for 20 games in a row. But the hitting feat wasn't enough for the T-51s today, as they fell, 9-5, to the Quincy Gunners.
"Frankly, I don't care about hits," Quincy manager Kevin Banner said later. "I'll let him get 1 hit in 1 at-bat if it means we get a win."
Jonathan Abern walked in the 2nd and singled in the 4th. Currently Abern is batting .403 with 3 home runs and 16 RBIs.
Brian Drinkwater was a big reason Quincy won. The first baseman hit 2 home runs, while adding 4 RBI and scoring twice. The triumph puts Quincy at 12-10 for the season.
The game turned with no one out in the top of the fourth when Drinkwater, who is tied for 5th in the SCA in extra-base hits with 14, hit a solo home run. It propelled the Gunners into the lead, 3-2.
"We'll savor this win," Drinkwater told the Quincy Observer, "then get ready for the next game."
4 May 2298 - Multi-HR Day for Robinson as Radstags Overpower Bloodbugs, 10-5
The Concord Radstags beat the County Crossing Bloodbugs, 10-5, at Nuka Park. The Radstags got a fine performance from first baseman Jason Robinson, who went 2 for 2 with 2 home runs and 2 walks. He drove in 6 runs and scored twice. Mario Bustos, the winner, goes to 3-3. He allowed 5 runs on 9 hits, with 1 walk and 5 strikeouts over 7.1 innings. Concord is now riding a 3-game win streak.
Early in the game, Robinson had a grand slam home run for Concord. It was his 4th home run of the season and put the Radstags on top, 6-2.
"The team always comes first, so pulling out the win on a day like today is the most important thing," Robinson told a reporter while responding to autograph requests. "Our fans like to come out to see a win, so I'm happy to do what I can to give them that."
4 May 2298 - Big Day for Danse as Ninjas Down Cats, 9-4
Paladin Danse was a major contributor to the 9-4 Egret win over Atom. The Ninjas left fielder was 3-4 with a home run, 2 doubles, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 6. Nick Poppa, the winning pitcher, is now 4-1. He went 8 innings, allowing 4 runs on 10 hits, while fanning 5 and walking 0. The Ninjas sport a record of 8-14.
Danse made an early impact for Egret when he stroked his 4th home run of the season. The grand slam home run, which came in the bottom of the second, put the Ninjas on top, 6-0.
"We came in and got the job done. That's what it's all about in this business," said Danse.
4 May 2298 - Dominant Performance by Arthur in Nordhagen Beach Win
Nordhagen Beach took on Lexington in front of a lively crowd.
Nordhagen Beach starter Chet Arthur pitched well against the Lexington Synths at Super Duper Mart Stadium. The right-hander led his team to a win, 8-0. The Party Boys have an impressive 16-6 record.
Arthur, who dominated for Nordhagen Beach, earned the victory to move to 2-3. He was in control the whole game, scattering 5 hits over 8.1 innings, while striking out 7. Lexington batters could never bunch up enough hits to produce a rally.
"Our guys are never satisfied," said Nordhagen Beach manager Craig Robinson.
4 May 2298 - Shroud Drop Third Straight
Salem rode a decent outing from starter Terrence Artman to victory over the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud. The final score was 4-2. Dan Beantown closed it out for his 6th save. After today's action, Salem sits at 10-12; Fort Hagen slips to 13-9.
Salem used the bat of Pistol Schmidt to get the win. The third baseman hammered a 2-run home run in the top of the fourth inning to put the Witch Hats ahead, 2-0. It was his lone hit in 3 at-bats, but it did its damage.
Artman called the win the result of "everyone working in tandem."
4 May 2298 - Fusion Makes Victorious Debut for Swatters
In a low-scoring tilt between the Diamond City Swatters and the Warwick Mirelurks, Tim Fusion was the difference-maker. The Diamond City left-hander spearheaded the 3-1 win. Fusion went 7 innings to notch the win. He scattered 6 hits, walked 4, and struck out 6. His record improves to 1-0 in SCA action. Josh Samm finished the game for Diamond City and earned his 5th save.
Diamond City relied on the hitting of Logan Crawler to pick up the win. The center fielder clubbed a solo home run in the top of the fifth inning to put the Swatters on top, 2-0. For the game, Crawler had 1 home run and 2 singles in 4 at-bats.
"I felt we were ready to go," said Diamond City manager Bucky Bachelor. "Our pregame was pretty good. Our pitching was like a dream come true."
Diamond City occupies third place in the South Charles Association Railroad League at 10-12.