Nuka News Update
All the news you need about Bradberton and Nuka World
by Evan Guy
25 July 2299 - Ghoulrillas Top Bloodworms in Extras, 1-0, on to Nuka Series
The Cherry Ghoulrillas scored a tight 1-0 win versus the Dark Bloodworms at Ol' Sugartop Ballpark at Dry Rock Gulch. Cherry pitcher Justin Hodges held his own in the contest. The win gives Cherry a season record of 47-36.
Hodges, a native of Montague, Massachusetts, was dealing all game. He kept Dark hitters off-balance, while giving the Ghoulrillas 10 quality innings. Hodges threw 141 pitches, allowing 3 hits and striking out 6.
"Justin was throwing strikes, locating well," said Cherry manager Mack O'Shea.
25 July 2299 - Star Force Drop Painted Ghouls, 11-5, in 10 to Clinch NWL
Quartz second baseman Tommy Zipperer contributed to his team's 11-5 win over the Grape Painted Ghouls. Zipperer went 3 for 5 with 1 run scored to lead the offensive attack for the Star Force. Quartz reliever Nick Turpin picked up the win to move to 3-6. Howie White suffered the loss. Quartz raised its record to 49-34 with the win.
Quartz took a 9-5 lead on Billy Downtown's 12th home run of the season. The grand slam home run came off Grape pitcher Howie White in the top of the tenth.
"Big win," said Zipperer.