Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
26 August 2298 - Cox Touches All Bases, Hits for Cycle
Roxbury Knuckle Punchers center fielder Edward Cox had one of the best days of his career today when he hit for the cycle and paved the way for the Knuckle Punchers 13-9 win over the Vault 81 Dwellers at Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury.
"Everything was just clicking today," he said.
Cox shelled the Dwellers for 4 hits in 4 at-bats, collected 6 RBI and scored 2 runs.
Edward Cox walked in the 2nd, hit a three-run triple in the 3rd, hit an RBI single in the 4th, hit a two-run home run off Fillmore Hofmann in the 6th and doubled in the 8th.
Currently Cox is batting .242 with 9 home runs, 31 RBIs and 28 runs scored.
26 August 2298 - Machine Slugs Cats to 9-5 Win
The Atom Cats topped the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets by a score of 9-5. Leading the way was catcher Garrett Machine. Machine hit 2 home runs, while adding 6 RBI and scoring twice for the Cats. Chris Leggman got credit for the win, improving to 1-1. He allowed no runs on 2 hits in 1.2 innings. Old Buck Buchanan converted his 4th save in 5 tries.
The game was all tied up in the top of the eighth, until Machine delivered big-time for Atom, stroking a dramatic 2-run single off Chris Teddybear. The game-changing hit put the Cats on top, 6-4.
"We were able to get some things going offensively," said Machine.
The win puts Atom at 36-65.
26 August 2298 - Arch Helps FHE Cruise to 12-3 Win
The home crowd had a good time watching the Diamond City Swatters and FHE Yao Guai get after it.
With center fielder Noah Arch leading the charge, the FHE Yao Guai defeated the Diamond City Swatters, 12-3, at BosCom Circle. Arch, who is tied for 3rd in the SCA in hits with 157, went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 3. Danny Owens earned the win to go to 8-16. He allowed 3 runs on 5 hits, with 1 walk and 4 strikeouts in 9 innings of work.
Adam Crook hit a run-scoring double off Tyler Powers in the bottom of the second, which put the Yao Guai in front, 1-0. In addition to the double, Crook had 1 single, while going 2 for 5.
"Getting a lot of baserunners and getting some timely hits, it's a good combination," said Crook.
Diamond City, at 52-49, has lost 4 straight.
26 August 2298 - Pageturner Hot, Bloodbugs Cold
Today was Matt Pageturner's turn in the rotation for the Finch Farm Four Leafs and he made the most of it, shutting out the County Crossing Bloodbugs on 6 hits.
The 31-year-old right-hander led the Four Leafs to an easy 6-0 victory, allowing 1 walk and tallying 7 strikeouts.
"I hope we miss him next time," County Crossing manager Biff Future said. "Pageturner certainly pitched a strong game against us today. He was in a groove, throwing everything for strikes. Throwing hard. Changing speeds."
Pageturner has a 12-12 season record so far. In 26 starts, he has fanned 126 batters in 185 innings with a 4.67 ERA.
26 August 2298 - Party Boys Upend Assaultrons, 11-1
Nordhagen Beach starter Chet Arthur clamped down on the Easy Town offense, while his team cruised to victory, 11-1. In 8 innings, Arthur surrendered 5 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 0. He allowed 1 run. The win puts Nordhagen Beach at 63-38 this season and drops their Magic Number to 3.
Mike Swift, the 20-year old catcher, had a direct impact on the outcome. Swift contributed a run-scoring ground out in the top of the second inning to put Nordhagen Beach up, 1-0.
"I'm a bit of a clubhouse prankster," said Swift. "But it's all business when we're on the field."
26 August 2298 - Silver Shroud Top Adamantium, 5-4, in 11
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud beat the Abernathy Adamantium, 5-4, in 11 innings at Hubris Comics Park. Fort Hagen first baseman Jim Tiller had an outstanding performance. He was 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. The winner was Fort Hagen reliever Matt Demented, now 5-2. The loser was Kyle Hooch. The victory gives Fort Hagen a record of 56-45, tying them for first place in the Institute League with the Adamantium.
The clutch hit was provided by Safety Langer. He delivered a walk-off run-scoring double off Kyle Hooch in the bottom of the 11th.
"It's a thrill to get that kind of win," Langer said.