Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
29 August 2298 - Star of the Week Selected in NCA
Dan Ackerman demonstrated his potential to be a star in the game last week and today he took home the North Charles Association Player of the Week Award.
The Salem shortstop wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them for a .550 average (11-for-20) with 4 home runs and 8 RBIs on his way to claiming the honor.
To date this year Ackerman is batting .301 with 9 home runs.
29 August 2298 - Assman Chosen #1 Player
It can be difficult for a young player to step out of the shadows and assert himself in the South Charles Association, but last week Bryan Assman of the Goodneighbor Hancocks reminded everyone just why he's here as he threw up numbers that made him an easy selection for Player of the Week. Assman rocked opposing pitching for a .471 average (8-for-17), 4 home runs and 7 RBIs to come away with the award.
Assman is hitting .384 this year with 34 home runs, 99 RBIs and 109 runs scored. He has 146 hits in 380 at-bats, 69 walks and a .484 on-base percentage. Assman has played in 103 games.
29 August 2298 - BNN Stats: Starting Pitching Leaders
So, which starting pitchers are leading the Commonwealth Baseball Organization in complete games?
John Oldsink, GOOD, 9
Quincy Eloquent, GOOD, 7
Matt Pageturner, FF, 7
Roberto Gonzales, SAL, 6
Quentin Malone, UP, 6
29 August 2298 - BMU: Commonwealth Association Names Top Player
20-year-old Bat Savelli made a few Corvega headlines during this past week as the rookie right fielder proved he could compete at the plate with his high-school idols. He captured the attention of fans, journalists and Commonwealth Association officials last week and today took home Player of the Week honors for his effort.
He cracked 9 hits in 14 at-bats to put up a .643 average. Savelli collected no home runs, 2 RBIs and scored 5 runs.
So far this year, Savelli is batting .332 with 3 home runs and 38 RBIs.
29 August 2298 - BMU: Why Week's #1 Player
So far in his young career, Any Why has kept a low profile, but after his performance at the plate last week, he attracted the notice of the rest of the Massachusetts Association in a big way as he was named the Player of the Week today for his efforts.
The 20-year-old Eastlake Aquaboys center fielder hit at a torrid .462 clip as he collected 6 hits in 13 at-bats, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored.
Thus far this year Why has hit .213 with 5 home runs and 32 RBIs.
29 August 2298 - BMU: Nerd Ragers Get Past C.I.T. Ruins for 6-5 Win
The Nerd Ragers grabbed a win, 6-5, at General Atomics Stadium at the Ruins, overcoming a fine effort from C.I.T. Ruins pitcher Brian Cox. Cox went 7 innings and allowed 4 runs.
The win belongs to Brian Young in relief. His record improves to 4-0. Mitch Revolver took the loss for C.I.T. Ruins. Muther Eckstein notched his 19th save in 22 chances.
College Square used the timely hitting of Luis Equihua to seize the win. The third baseman stroked a 2-run single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Nerd Ragers on top, 6-5. It was his only hit in 3 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.
"This was a good win for us," said Equihua. "It's one more step toward our ultimate goal."
College Square now leads the Commonwealth Association Cambridge League by two games with three games left. The Refractors must win the last three games to win the league.
29 August 2298 - BMU: Robotics Experts Down Night People, 7-3, in 11
Galleria picked up a win at Longneck Lukowski's Grave, bumping off the Greentop Nursery Night People, 7-3, in 11 innings. Pitcher Brian Weaver was a major reason the Robotics Experts emerged victorious. Isaiah Swindler, credited with the win, is now 1-1. He allowed no runs on no hits.
Galleria improves to 43-30 with the win. They lead their league by 3 games over the Night People with three to play. Greentop Nursery must now win the last three to tie in the Dark Hollow Pond League and force a play-in game for the playoffs.
Galleria used the timely hitting of Beer Harku to seize the win. The pinch hitter stroked a 2-run single in the top of the 11th inning to put the Robotics Experts on top, 5-3. It was his only hit in 1 at-bat, but it was a game-changer.
"Our team showed some gumption," said Weaver. "I like it."
29 August 2298 - BMU: Lifegivers Win, 7-1, Over Bunker Hill
Union Hope Lifegivers pitcher Cody Graca was in fine form, leading his team past the Bunker Hill Gun Fu, 7-1. Graca got the win, improving to 7-5. He allowed 7 hits and walked 1 over 9 innings. Graca allowed 1 run. The Lifegivers now have a mark of 35-38.
Though it wasn't a flawless game -- few are -- the fans who filled the stands at Wicked Shipping Field seemed to enjoy watching the Commonwealth Association action.
Graca said his team "played with focus."
29 August 2298 - BMU: T-60s Drop Mole Rats, 5-1
The Fiddler's Green T-60s got a strong performance from pitcher Brandon Freeman, who stymied the Forest Grove offense en route to a win, 5-1, at Milton General Stadium. The winning pitcher was Freeman, now 3-2. He tossed 8 innings of 4-hit ball, while walking 1 and fanning 4. Fiddler's Green now has a 3-game win streak.
Johnny Tattooman, the 28-year old third baseman, had a direct impact on the outcome. Tattooman contributed a run-scoring double in the top of the first inning to put Fiddler's Green up, 1-0.
"I just tried to make good contact," said Tattooman.