Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
28 July 2299 - Erickson Hits 2 HRs in Red Rockets Explosion at The Homestead
The Jamaica Plain Red Rockets relied on the hitting of shortstop Aaron Erickson to stop the Warwick Mirelurks, 16-4. For the game, Erickson was 3 for 3 with 2 home runs and 3 walks. He scored 4 runs and drove in 3.
Chris Teddybear picked up the win with 9 innings of work. He allowed 4 runs on 5 hits, while walking 0 and striking out 8. On the season, he is now 10-3. The triumph puts Jamaica Plain at 41-40 for the season.
Jamaica Plain relied on the hitting of Alan Setter to pick up the win. The second baseman clubbed a 3-run home run in the top of the eighth inning to put the Red Rockets on top, 12-3. For the game, Setter had 1 home run and 1 single in 6 at-bats.
"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Erickson.
The Rockets had six team home runs. In addition to Erickson and Setter, Ayag Mour* (12), Carney Cornseed (18), and Cody Flatt (24) homered.
Melon Sanderson (16) hit two for the Mirelurks and Straight QuaLiTy (9) hit another.
28 July 2299 - Pettinato Pops Two Homers in 15-6 Win for Quincy
Ben Pettinato was instrumental in his team's 15-6 triumph over the Atom Cats. The third baseman went 3 for 3 with 2 home runs and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 4 for the Quincy Gunners. Ray Human got the win, improving to 7-5. He pitched 5.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 5 runs, while striking out 5 and walking 2. Atom is still trying to get off the schneid, having lost 6 in a row.
Biggie Biggs hit a bases-clearing double off Sam Teflon in the bottom of the third, which put the Gunners in front, 6-3. In addition to the double, Biggs had 1 single and 1 walk, while going 2 for 3.
"We'll kick back tonight, then get set for the next one," Biggs said.
28 July 2299 - County Crossing Lose, 7-0, to Party Boys, Beach
In a sharp 4-hit performance, Tommy Beach led the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys to a 7-0 shutout victory over the County Crossing Bloodbugs, fanning 8 and walking 1. He was also 2 for 3 with a double and two RBI.
"That's as good of stuff as I've seen in a long time," County Crossing manager Biff Future said in his postgame interview.
So far this season Beach has compiled a 10-7 record with a 3.36 ERA.
Dustin Mart finished 2 for 5 with a home run, two runs, and an RBI for the first-place Boys.
28 July 2299 - Chemists Jolt Silver Shroud, 3-2, with Late Rally
The Sunshine Tidings Chemists had to overcome a fine performance from Fort Hagen pitcher Matt Hope to grab a 3-2 win at ArcJet Systems Stadium. Hope allowed 2 runs over 8 innings. With the win, Sunshine Tidings goes to 34-47, while the Silver Shroud fall to 52-29.
James Darling was the walk-off hero for Sunshine Tidings. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Chemists pinch hitter hit a dramatic solo home run to send the teams home.
"It was a good effort all around," said Darling.
28 July 2299 - Swatters Upend T-51s, 3-2
The Diamond City Swatters picked up a win at Graygarden Park, knocking off the Oberland T-51s, 3-2. On the mound for Diamond City was right-hander Jason Haynes, who played a pivotal role in the win. Diamond City, at 55-26, is 13 games up in the South Charles Association Railroad League.
Diamond City used a well-timed hit by Tyler Ross to capture the win. The left fielder socked a 2-run double in the top of the third inning to put the Swatters ahead, 2-0. Though it was his only hit in 3 at-bats, it was important.
"We squandered some opportunities," said Oberland manager Dirk Steadyhand.
Haynes (3-2) allowed just one earned run on six hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in 6.1 innings. Josh Samm picked up his 30th save on the season, leading the CBO. He is seven short of the CBO record.