Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
19 July 2299 - Hayjen Excels, But Deathclaws Win
The Vault 81 Dwellers got a superb performance from center fielder Aesed Hayjen, but the University Point Deathclaws still won the game, 9-7. Hayjen was 2 for 2 with 2 home runs and 3 walks, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 4. Chase Southie, credited with the win, is now 6-0. He allowed no runs on no hits. University Point now has a record of 38-37 with the win.
Erns Gold had a nice at-bat for the Deathclaws with no one out in the bottom of the seventh. With a runner on 2nd, the pinch hitter hit a run-scoring single, which would prove important in the University Point win.
"The boys were really swinging the bats today," winning manager Woody Lumpkin said.
Kory Richardson was 2 for 3 with two home runs, a walk, three runs, and three RBI for the Claws.
19 July 2299 - Ninjas Nip Hancocks, 5-4, in 10
Egret left fielder Paladin Danse had a 3-RBI performance, which helped his team down the Goodneighbor Hancocks, 5-4. Egret reliever Surrender Hendrickson picked up the win to move to 1-2. Bus Paula suffered the loss. Andy Helium sewed up the save, his 19th.
With the game tied in the top of the tenth, Danse hit a solo home run to put his team on top.
"We'll relax tonight and get back after it tomorrow," Danse said after the game.
Egret is now 35-40 as they chase Oberland and Vault 81 for the Railroad League wildcard spot.
19 July 2299 - Synths Beat Nordhagen Beach, 3-2
Lexington beat Nordhagen Beach on the strength of starter Tristan Marble's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a win, 3-2. Marble went 8 innings to notch the win. He scattered 6 hits, walked 0, and struck out 6. His record improves to 7-8. Doug Dee El was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 20 of 26 save opportunities.
Mike Pigeonfoot, the 20-year old center fielder , had a direct impact on the outcome. Pigeonfoot contributed a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth inning to put Lexington up, 3-2.
"You get some opportunities, you better take advantage of them," said Nordhagen Beach manager Craig Robinson.
The win gives Lexington a season record of 40-35.
19 July 2299 - Silver Shroud Prevail, 6-4, Over Finch Farm
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud beat the Finch Farm Four Leafs by a score of 6-4. center fielder Ben Pawlak deserved the lion's share of the credit. Pawlak was 2 for 3 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 for the Silver Shroud. Brent Hooker, the winning pitcher, is now 9-4. He went 8 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits, while fanning 9 and walking 0. Fort Hagen has now won 4 straight.
Micah Morals put Fort Hagen in front, 5-4, when he hit a 2-run home run off Chris Farmman in the bottom of the sixth. It was his 8th home run of the season.
"Nice to tuck this win away," said Pawlak.
19 July 2299 - Cats Score 2-1 Win Over Diamond City
Atom right-hander Boss Gentleman helped his team edge Diamond City by the score of 2-1. Gentleman kept the opposing lineup in check. Even with the win, the Cats have a dismal 25-50 record.
Will Ashfire, the 21-year old first baseman, had a direct impact on the outcome. Ashfire contributed a run-scoring single in the top of the seventh inning to put Atom up, 2-1.
"We came out on the wrong end of this one," said Diamond City skipper Bucky Bachelor.