Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
26 August 2299
Schneier Masters Sunshine Tidings in Complete Game Win
The Starlight Lady Killers got a strong performance from pitcher Chris Schneier, who stymied the Sunshine Tidings offense en route to a win, 8-2, at Valentine Detective Agency Field. With the win, Starlight upped its record to 57-45.
Schneier went the distance for Starlight, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits, while striking out 3.
"It was a solid team effort," said Schneier after the game.
Bloodbugs Snatch 2-1 Win
The County Crossing Bloodbugs defeated the Finch Farm Four Leafs, 2-1, in North Charles Association action at Finch Family Park. County Crossing pitcher Gavin Eviritts had a standout performance. In 8 innings, Eviritts surrendered 5 hits, while striking out 7 and walking 2. He allowed 1 run. William Whitehurst got the save, his 16th in 19 chances.
County Crossing used the timely hitting of Tom Mastodon to seize the win. The left fielder stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the seventh inning to put the Bloodbugs on top, 2-1. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.
"Winning never gets dull," said Eviritts.
County Crossing now has a 3-game win streak.
Cats Take Down Red Rockets, 2-1
Atom Cats starter Pete Pembroke hurled his team past the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets, 2-1. Chris Leggman was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 16 of 18 save opportunities. The Cats go to 37-65 with the win.
Atom used the timely hitting of Will Ashfire to capture the win. The first baseman socked a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to put the Cats ahead, 2-1. It was his only hit in 3 at-bats, but it was a big one.
"Every loss stings," said Jamaica Plain manager Mark Sellsword. "This one is no exception."
Extra-Innings Win by Adamantium Over Silver Shroud
Abernathy shortstop Austin Engill played a vital role in his team's 8-7 triumph over Fort Hagen in 11 innings. He was 2-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 3 for Abernathy. With the win, Abernathy raised its record to 56-46.
Abernathy used the clutch hitting of Late Night Whitaker to capture the win. The center fielder drilled a solo home run in the top of the 11th inning to put the Adamantium ahead, 8-7. It was his only hit in 2 at-bats, but it was a big one.
"This is a resilient bunch," said Abernathy manager Chase Stingwing.
Swatters Deal Yao Guai 6-3 Defeat
The Diamond City Swatters defeated the FHE Yao Guai, 6-3, at BosCom Circle today. Leading the charge for Diamond City was third baseman Allen Bishop. He was 4 for 5 with a home run and 3 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. Diamond City improves to 70-32 with the win. They lead their division by 15 games.
Wayne Lacy, the two-time All-Star , had a direct impact on the outcome. Lacy contributed a 2-run home run in the top of the first inning to put Diamond City up, 2-0.
Bishop told a Diamond City News reporter that he was "more than satisfied" with the win.
Gunners Topple Hancocks with Late Rally
Quincy beat Goodneighbor on the strength of starter Manny McDuff's fine effort. The left-hander led his team to a win, 3-1. Quincy reliever Freedom Williams picked up the win, upping his record to 3-1. Quincy Eloquent absorbed the loss. The win gives Quincy a season record of 64-38.
Quincy used the timely hitting of Curtis Slingshot to seize the win. The first baseman stroked a 2-run single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Gunners on top, 3-1. It was his only hit in 3 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.
"Nice to tuck this win away," said Slingshot.