Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
20 August 2298 - Red Rockets Blank Atom, Teddybear Winner
Coolest Field in Town played host to a command performance by Chris Teddybear of the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets. In shutting out Atom 9-0, Teddybear limited the Cats to 6 hits. The 22-year-old hurler also fanned 9 and walked 2 in capturing the victory.
This season Teddybear has gone 10-10 with an ERA of 4.78, posting 173 strikeouts in 184.2 innings.
Alan Setter led the way for Red Rockets productivity in the game, going 2 for 5 with his 20th double, a run, and two RBI.
20 August 2298 - Koester Goes on Rampage Against Chemists
Sean Koester said "it felt like taking batting practice" today at ArcJet Systems Stadium, and it showed in the box score. The Concord shortstop had a fantastic 5-for-6 day against the Sunshine Tidings Chemists, leading his club to victory, 8-4.
"I was seeing the ball very well and it was going just about anywhere I wanted," Koester said later."
Sean Koester doubled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th and grounded out in the 9th.
Koester is hitting .343 this season with 8 home runs, 56 RBIs and 69 runs scored. He has 146 hits in 426 at-bats.
Dan Erb was productive in knocking in Koester. He was 2 for 5 with a home run, a run, and four RBI. Ryan Bobb led the Chemists by going 2 for 4 with a double and a home run with a run scored and three batted in.
20 August 2298 - Pembroke Ices Starlight Offense
In a tight game between the Lexington Synths and the Starlight Lady Killers, pitcher Pete Pembroke was terrific on the mound. The Lexington right-hander helped his team to the 2-0 win. Doug Dee El got the save, his 17th in 18 chances. Today's win puts Lexington at 41-56, while Starlight falls to 49-48.
Pembroke scattered 5 hits over 8.2 innings for the Synths. With the win, Pembroke goes to 7-14 on the year with 105 strikeouts.
"Pete made his pitches," said Lexington manager Sprole Races.
The winning run came in the bottom of the fourth. After Tyler Ross doubled and Swift Hendrix singled to put runners at first and third, Starlight starter City Moore (6-15) threw a pitch that catcher Hope Scrapper could not handle, making the score 1-0. Pembroke added the second run on an RBI single in the 7th inning.
20 August 2298 - Easy Town Beats The Slog, 9-5
The Easy Town Assaultrons topped the The Slog Ghouls, 9-5, with youngster Jarrett Metalbox playing a key role. Metalbox hit 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice for the Assaultrons in the win. Easy Town now has a record of 55-42 with the win, placing the Assaultrons one game back in the wildcard race in the Brotherhood League.
Easy Town took the lead in the top of the sixth. With two out and runners on 1st and 2nd, Montes Evans stroked a run-scoring single to make it 3-2, Assaultrons.
"Our goal is to improve each and every day," Evans told the Easy Town Chronicle.
20 August 2298 - Silver Shroud Come Up Short at Abernathy, 3-2
Starting pitcher Brad Westing was a major factor in the 3-2 Abernathy Adamantium triumph over the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud. Westing went 6 innings to notch the win. He scattered 5 hits, walked 1, and struck out 6. His record improves to 13-7. T-Bone Heagy notched his 26th save in 29 chances.
In the bottom of the third, Po Greenzone hit a 3-run home run. The 22nd home run of the season for the Abernathy left fielder put the Adamantium on top, 3-0.
"If the personal accolades come, so be it," said Westing. "I just want to win ballgames."
With the win, Abernathy raised its record to 54-43 and now trails the Shroud by one game. A win by the Adamantium tomorrow, and the league is tied at 54-44 apiece.
20 August 2298 - Masterson Slugs Party Boys to 6-3 Win
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys downed the Salem Witch Hats, 6-3, at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium. The Party Boys were led by Brian Masterson. He hit 2 home runs, while adding 4 RBI and scoring twice. With the win, Nordhagen Beach upped its record to 61-36.
Masterson had a game-changing home run in the bottom of the seventh. On a 1-1 cutter from Terrence Artman, he banged a 2-run home run to left, giving the Party Boys a 5-3 lead. It was the 15th home run of the year for Masterson.
"We've got a great group of guys," Masterson said, "and we're having fun right now."
Nordhagen Beach entered the 6th trailing 3-0 and the 7th tied 3-3.
20 August 2298 - Swatters Roll Over Yao Guai, 9-4, Closer to WC
Diamond City rode a decent outing from starter Tyler Powers to victory over the FHE Yao Guai. The final score was 9-4. Diamond City raised its record to 52-45 with the win, giving them a six-game advantage over the Yao Guai with just 11 to play.
Jeffrey Curatolo hit a 2-run double off Danny Owens in the bottom of the seventh, which put the Swatters in front, 6-4. In addition to the double, Curatolo had 1 single, while going 2 for 5.
"We took advantage of our opportunities," Curatolo told the Diamond City News. "It's as simple as that."
20 August 2298 - Mirelurks Rally to Beat Goodneighbor, Strengthen Position
In a low-scoring clash between Warwick and Goodneighbor, pitcher John Diner was a difference-maker. The right-hander earned accolades in the 2-1 win. The winner was Warwick reliever Sheffield Williams, now 2-0. The loser was Mayday Wilkins. The triumph puts Warwick at 57-40 for the season. With the Quincy loss, the Mirelurks are not two games up in the Minutemen League wildcard race.
Mut Okoro was the walk-off hero for Warwick. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mirelurks pinch hitter hit a dramatic solo home run to send the teams home.
"This joint was rocking," said Diner.