Well, the results of the simulated NB-Slog game marked the first story on the list if you're looking for a spoiler before reading the game result below!
Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
19 May 2299 - Ghouls Miss Warmups
The Slog Ghouls missed their early afternoon warmups before their game tonight in the battle for first place in the Brotherhood League against Nordhagen Beach.
Last night, at The Clubhouse in The Slog, players from both teams attended Holly Berry's grand opening tasting of her variety of tarberry wines from the newly opened Tarberry Wineyard.
The Party Boys attended the tasting that began at 7 PM, but they politely excused themselves en masse just before 10 PM and returned to the visiting players' dorms. However, many of the Ghouls stayed until well past 2 AM enjoying their local winery.
Ghouls' manager Dick Tricky was not available for comment. However, he seemed to have a purplish hue and an overpowering headache when observed arriving at the field at 5:17 PM for a 7:05 PM game start. Players for the Ghouls mostly arrived later and looked similar to their manager.
19 May 2299 - Teddybear Pitches Red Rockets to Shutout Victory
Chris Teddybear allowed 4 hits while giving up no walks and collecting 11 strikeouts as the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets blanked the University Point Deathclaws, 3-0.
In the postgame interview, the 23-year-old right-hander said he was focused on "trying to keep the ball down and letting guys put it in play."
"It worked for me today," Teddybear said.
To date this season, Teddybear has registered 9 starts, 5-3 won-lost mark, 3.56 ERA, 60.2 IP, 71 strikeouts and 9 walks. Opposing teams have hit .233 against him.
David Seaweed's RBI triple in the 1st inning proved to be the game-winning hit. Cody Flatt homered in the 7th--his 12th--to put him one behind the CBO lead, and Teddybear added an RBI single.
19 May 2299 - Cox Hits 2 home runs in Knuckle Punchers Win
Edward Cox knocked in 3 runs to help Roxbury beat FHE, 5-0. Cox produced 1 single and 2 home runs. Roxbury is in 4th place in the South Charles Association Railroad League with a record of 15-18.
With Roxbury leading 1-0 in the top of the fourth, Cox hit a fastball from Bow Rome for a 2-run home run. It was his 5th home run of the season and put the Knuckle Punchers ahead, 3-0.
"It was a good effort all around," said Cox.
Scaredy Cat Talbott (1-6) picked up his first win, going 101 pitches in just 5.2 innings. He did not allow a run, allowed five hits, walked three, and struck out three. Bow Rome (3-5) suffered the loss.
19 May 2299 - Mirelurks Lose, 5-1, Stop Gunkill
In baseball, each game is unique. This one was no different.
Behind an impressive start by Manny McDuff, Quincy beat Warwick, 5-1. McDuff went 8 innings to notch the win. He scattered 6 hits, walked 1, and struck out 7. His record improves to 9-0.
Quincy relied on the hitting of Tyler Braggmann to pick up the win. The right fielder clubbed a 2-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to put the Gunners on top, 5-1. For the game, Braggmann had 1 home run and 1 single in 5 at-bats.
"It takes a lot of things to win a ballgame," said Quincy manager Kevin Banner. "It's usually not just one thing."
Quincy raised its record to 21-12 with the win.
Steve Gunkill's 29-game hitting streak was snapped today. The 33-year-old Quincy Gunners center fielder failed to get a hit in 4 at-bats in the game.
"I don't think the streak was ever a big deal to Steve," Gunners manager Kevin Banner said after the game. "He ain't that type of guy. He just wants to help the team win ballgames."
This season Gunkill is batting .367 with 55 hits, 4 home runs, 18 RBIs, 6 walks, .403 OBP and has scored 31 runs. He has played in 33 games.
19 May 2299 - Party Boys Trounce Sluggish Ghouls, 11-2
Nordhagen Beach starter Tommy Beach kept the sluggish The Slog offense in check, while his team rolled to a win, 11-2. Beach went 8 innings to notch the win. He scattered 8 hits, walked 0, and struck out 6. His record improves to 4-4. With the win, Nordhagen Beach pushed its record to 23-10, giving them a one-game lead over the Ghouls for first place in the Brotherhood League.
Mike Swift, who is tied for 5th in the NCA in triples with 3, aided the Nordhagen Beach cause with a run-scoring triple in the top of the fifth. For the game, the catcher went 2 for 4 with a triple, a double, and a walk. He scored 2 runs.
"We were able to get some things going offensively," said Swift.
Ryan Bale, who pinch ran for Michael Fogcrawler in the 6th inning, ended up contributing to the onslaught of the eight-run inning. He scored as a pinch runner and later doubled in a run in the inning. He finished 2 for 2 with two doubles, a walk, three runs, and an RBI. The Party Boys entered the 6th only up 2-1.
"Not our game, not our day," The Slog manager Dick Tricky said. "We were not prepared to be the first place team today. Luckily for us, we have two more days to change that."
Dan Dozier (3-3) suffered the loss, allowing seven earned runs on nine hits with two walks and three strikeouts in 5.2 innings.
19 May 2299 - Lady Killers Lose, 6-3, at Hubris Comics Park
Safety Langer helped his team muscle past the Starlight Lady Killers, 6-3. In the game, the Fort Hagen pinch hitter went 1 for 1 with a home run, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. Earning his 7th save for Fort Hagen was Curtis Thriceshot. The Lady Killers, now 17-16, have lost 4 in a row.
Langer had a game-changing home run in the bottom of the seventh. On a 0-1 fastball from City Moore, he banged a 3-run home run to right, giving the Silver Shroud a 6-3 lead. It was the 1st home run of the year for Langer.
"I felt good up there," said Langer. "I saw the ball well and took my cut when I had a big opportunity to help us win."
SS Seth Dungan was 3 for 4 on the day for Fort Hagen, including his 5th triple of the season in the bottom of the 1st. He scored the Shroud's first run on Andrew Nuka's RBI ground out.
Mike Cartrette had his scoreless streak end in the no decision. In 5.0 innings, he pitched 106 pitches, allowing three earned runs on five hits with three walks and five strikeouts. Starlight 3B Hubris McBride homered off Cartrette. McBride finished a game-best for his team of 2 for 4 with the homer, two runs, and two RBI. Joe Verti (2-0) picked up the win in relief.
19 May 2299 - Swatters Win at Egret, 3-1
Diamond City Swatters starter Tim Fusion pitched his team past the Egret Ninjas, 3-1. Fusion picked up the win for Diamond City, going 8.1 innings. He gave up 1 run on 7 hits. He now sports a record of 6-1. Josh Samm locked down his 17th save.
Allen Bishop contributed a productive at-bat in the top of the sixth. With a runner on 1st, he hit a double. It was one at-bat that helped Diamond City get the win. The Swatters scored all three of their runs in the 6th.
"We'll relax tonight and enjoy this win," said Fusion.
With the win, Diamond City upped its record to 25-8.