Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
29 June 2298 - Yao Guai Reliever Injured in Bike Crash
FHE Yai Guai relief pitcher Loop Bikameal was injured in a morning accident when he was going on his morning bicycle ride. Bikameal makes a daily trek from the Estates to Fairline Hill Pond but ran into foggy conditions that prevented him from seeing a small cliff on the edge.
Bikameall went over the cliff and suffered several injuries that will keep him out for some time. He was taken to Milton General Hospital where he will be treated for several broken bones, bruises, and other injuries.
Bikameal is on the Yao Guai roster but has not appeared in a game. In nine games with Eastlake, he was 2-1 with a 2.25 ERA in 12.0 innings pitched.
29 June 2298 - BMU: Raybathers Get One-Run Win at College Square
Starting pitcher Chad Sweet was a major factor in the 3-2 Mystic Pines Raybathers triumph over the College Square Nerd Ragers. With the win, Mystic Pines pushed its record to 25-18.
Bobb County hit a run-scoring triple off Manny Madrid in the top of the second, which put the Raybathers in front, 1-0. County had 1 walk, in addition to the triple. For the game, he went 1 for 3.
"We put some tough at-bats on some tough pitches," said Mystic Pines manager Justin Chops.
29 June 2298 - BMU: Big Leaguers Top Mole Rats, 5-0, Behind Haynes
Right-hander Jason Haynes mesmerized the Forest Grove Mole Rats while leading the Natick Banks Big Leaguers to a 5-0 victory. The win gives Natick Banks a season record of 27-16.
Haynes, a native of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, was dealing all game. He kept Forest Grove hitters off-balance, while giving the Big Leaguers 8 quality innings. Haynes threw 108 pitches, allowing 2 hits and striking out 9.
"It feels good to get this one," Haynes told the Natick Banks Times.
29 June 2298 - Party Boys Set Runs Mark: 23
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys and Sunshine Tidings Chemists completed their game despite the radstorm.
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys topped the Sunshine Tidings Chemists, 23-3, in North Charles Association action at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium. The game was highlighted by the performance of Nordhagen Beach first baseman Dustin Mart. Mart was 3 for 4 with a double, two home runs, three walks, four runs, and five RBI.
Nordhagen Beach has a 3-game win streak, while Sunshine Tidings has lost 4 in a row.
Michael Fogcrawler, who is tied for 2nd in the NCA with a 1.113 OPS, contributed to the Nordhagen Beach win with a 3-run home run in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the left fielder had 2 hits in 6 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 2 runs scored, and 4 RBI.
"We maximized our offense today," said Nordhagen Beach skipper Craig Robinson. "That makes everyone's life easier."
Brian Masterson had three hits with a double, four runs, and five RBI. Tomas Jones was 4 for 7 with two doubles, three runs, and an RBI. Jon Hitman, in just his second game with Nordhagen Beach, was 4 for 5 with a doubles, two walks, two runs, and an RBI. Seven Party Boys had at least two hits. Three tied the NCA record for runs scored with four.
Behind all the hits, the CBO's longest hit streak came to an end. Amari Nukes's sizzling hitting streak was snapped at 38 games today. Nukes failed to get a hit, finishing 0-for-3.
After the game Nukes spoke with BNN and called his effort "quite a streak."
"I just ran into some good pitching today," he said.
For the year Nukes has hit .398 with 12 home runs, 52 RBIs and scored 37 runs.
29 June 2298 - Finch Farm Hands Lexington 4-2 Defeat
Getting an impressive start from Steve Rocky, Finch Farm beat Lexington by the score of 4-2. Steve Warwar earned the save for Finch Farm, his 15th of the year. The Four Leafs improved to 31-31.
Chipping in for Finch Farm was third baseman Peter Tatoeater. He stroked a double in the top of the second. For the game, Tatoeater went 1 for 4 with a double.
Tatoeater told a Finch Farm Observer reporter that he was "gratified" with the win.
Bullets Gets 3-Game Suspension: Alec Bullets was suspended for 3 games by the commissioner's office today after he was ejected in the Finch Farm-Lexington yesterday at Super Duper Mart Stadium for arguing a called third strike.
"I was disciplined for making contact with an umpire and spraying him," the Four Leafs second baseman told BNN. "I guess I used too many words with Ps and Ss."
Hitting .270 to date, Bullets has 6 home runs and 41 RBIs. He has played in 62 games.
29 June 2298 - Hancocks Paste Swatters, 12-2
The Goodneighbor Hancocks topped the Diamond City Swatters by a score of 12-2. Leading the way was second baseman Jumper Hayes. Hayes was 4 for 5 with a home run, a double, and 2 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 4 for the Hancocks. The win puts Goodneighbor at 42-20 this season.
Hayes contributed a big hit, a 2-run home run, for Goodneighbor in the bottom of the third. With his team trailing 2-1, Hayes took a changeup from Mark Stuhlsatz and stroked the home run to right-center. His 5th home run of the season allowed the Hancocks to leap in front, 3-2.
"Enjoyed this one," Hayes told the Goodneighbor Times. "But it's back to work tomorrow."
29 June 2298 - Pawlak goes 4-for-5 to Power Silver Shroud Offense
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud defeated the Salem Witch Hats, 7-3, at Vim! Park of Salem. Fort Hagen center fielder Ben Pawlak had a superb performance. He went 4 for 5 with a home run, a triple, and 2 singles, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. The winner was Joey Dimes, who threw 125 pitches over 6.1 innings. The right-hander was charged with 3 runs on 5 hits. With the win, Fort Hagen raised its record to 32-30.
With Fort Hagen leading 4-3 in the top of the ninth, Pawlak hit a curveball from Relay Meacham for a 3-run home run. It was his 6th home run of the season and put the Silver Shroud ahead, 7-3.
"We'll savor this win," Pawlak told the Fort Hagen Bulletin, "then get ready for the next game."
29 June 2298 - Jamaica Plain Gets 7-4 Win
The 7-4 Jamaica Plain win over Oberland was due largely to Cody Flatt. The Red Rockets first baseman was 2 for 4 with a home run. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2. The Red Rockets, at 28-34, sit in 5th place in the South Charles Association Minutemen League.
Jamaica Plain used the timely hitting of Alan Setter to capture the win. The second baseman socked a 2-run home run in the top of the sixth inning to put the Red Rockets ahead, 5-2. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a big one.
"We'll relax tonight and get back after it tomorrow," Flatt said after the game.