BNN Report
News from the CBO, Minors, CCBL, and CYL
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
19 September 2311
CBO Association Semifinals Round
NCA #4 Fort Hagen Silver Shroud vs #1 Starlight Killers
Game 1: Fort Hagen 17, Starlight 7
Fieterz Blasts Killers, Silver Shroud Take Game 1, 17-7
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud started the Association Semifinal Round in style, winning on the road against the Starlight Killers at Valentine Detective Agency Field by a score of 17-7 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Silver Shroud right fielder Foo Fieterz excelled. He hit 2 home runs. He scored 4 times and drove in 3.
Fort Hagen used a clutch at-bat from KiJana Mallee to capture the win. The left fielder hammered a 2-run home run in the top of the first inning to put the Silver Shroud ahead, 2-0. It was his lone hit in 3 at-bats, but it was a humdinger.
"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Fieterz.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Valentine Detective Agency Field in Lexington.
Game 2: Starlight 6, Fort Hagen 5
Silver Shroud Hammered by Cloyse, Drop Game 2 to Killers
With first baseman Goody Cloyse leading the charge, the Starlight Killers defeated the visiting Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, 6-5, in Game 2 of the Association Semifinal Round. Cloyse went 3-4 with a home run and 2 doubles. He scored 2 times and drove in 2 at Valentine Detective Agency Field to help Starlight force a 1-1 tie in the best-of-5 series.
Hurr Lee Reyes drove in one run against the Silver Shroud. With the game tied in the bottom of the seventh inning, he hit a sacrifice fly that put Starlight in front, 6-5.
"Every team in baseball loses," Silver Shroud manager Matt Ballhawk Getman said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
Game 3 is scheduled for Friday at Hubris Comics Park in Fort Hagen.
Game 3: Starlight 6, Fort Hagen 2
Road Win Lifts Starlight to 2-1 Lead in ASF
The Starlight Killers moved to within one game of the Association Championship Series, downing the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud on the road at Hubris Comics Park by a score of 6-2. Killers third baseman Nick Maris went 3 for 4 with 3 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. The win gives the Killers a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal Round.
The game was on the line with two out in the bottom of the seventh inning, but Jerry Weisman didn't flinch. With runners on 2nd and 3rd and Fort Hagen trailing 4-2, Weisman retired Brennan Colt-45 to end the threat. "Nothing to it," said Weisman, with a wink.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hubris Comics Park in Fort Hagen.
Game 4: Starlight 7, Fort Hagen 0
Killers Win Association Semifinal Round
The Starlight Killers clubhouse was filled with glee and celebration tonight, while the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud room was filled with despair and sadness after the Association Semifinal Round concluded.
"Someone's got to win and someone's got to lose, we're just glad we're on the good end of it tonight and can enjoy this," said Biter Trout, who was named MVP for a strong series of offensive performance.
Starlight won the final game by a 7-0 count at Hubris Comics Park and the series 3-1.
Fort Hagen manager Matt Ballhawk Getman was simple and to-the-point in his assessment of the series.
"They were the better team and deserve to move on," he said.
For the series, Trout hit .438 with a .474 on-base percentage. He had 0 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 5 runs.
The Starlight Killers don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys - Nahant Celtics series. That series is tied at 2 games apiece. The Association Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Association Semifinal Round finishes.
NCA #3 Nordhagen Beach Party Boys vs #2 Nahant Celtics
Game 1: Nahant 3, Nordhagen Beach 1
Association Semifinal Round Game 1 Goes to Nahant, Thanks to Million
The Nahant Celtics powered past the visiting Nordhagen Beach Party Boys, 3-1, in the opener of the Association Semifinal Round at Finch Family Park. Nahant starting pitcher Zack Million threw 5.0 innings of 2-hit ball, to lead the charge. The Celtics now lead the series 1-0.
Had Duncan MacCready not delivered a key base hit in the bottom of the seventh, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and a runner on 2nd, MacCready hit a run-scoring double. That made the score 2-1, in favor of the Celtics.
"It's nice to deliver when your team's counting on you," said MacCready.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Finch Family Park in Nahant.
Game 2: Nahant 5, Nordhagen Beach 3
Costantino, Celtics Sink Party Boys Again in Game 2
The Nahant Celtics moved to within one game of the Association Championship Series, downing the visiting Nordhagen Beach Party Boys at Finch Family Park by a score of 5-3. Celtics catcher Stuart Costantino did some major damage. He went 3-4 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. The win gives the Celtics a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal Round.
With the game tied, 3-3, in the bottom of the sixth, Costantino had a key at-bat for Nahant. With runners on 1st and 2nd, Costantino hit a run-scoring single off Hard John Horvath, making the score 4-3, Celtics.
"You need to show up when your number's called," said Costantino.
The next game is set to be played for Friday, September 15th , 2311 at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium in Winthrop.
Game 3: Nordhagen Beach 9, Nahant 2
Goodman, Party Boys Wallop Celtics in Game 3 of ASF
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Nahant Celtics, winning, 9-2, at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium. Party Boys left fielder Young Goodman was 2-3 with a home run and 2 walks. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2. The win cuts the deficit facing the Party Boys to 2-1 in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal Round.
Nahant had a runner on 2nd in the top of the eighth. With one out, Diamond Ball stood at the plate, hoping to find a gap. Instead, he grounded out. The score remained 4-2, Nordhagen Beach. The Celtics never could mount a comeback.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium in Winthrop.
Game 4: Nordhagen Beach 4, Nahant 3, 13 inn.
Party Boys Clip Celtics, 4-3, in ASF Contest
Zack Million pitched effectively, but the Nahant Celtics still lost, 4-3, in extra innings to the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys at Slocum's Joe Seaside Stadium. With the win, Nordhagen Beach took a 2-2 lead in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal Round. Million pitched well, allowing 1 run over 6 innings.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the 13th inning, when Nordhagen Beach second baseman Jumper Hayes, facing Glenn Patnode, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Party Boys the 4-3 win.
"The effort we put into this one paid off," Hayes said.
The next game is set to be played for Monday, September 18th , 2311 at Finch Family Park in Nahant.
Game 5: Nordhagen Beach 5, Nahant 1
Party Boys Win Association Semifinal Round
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys are heading to the Association Championship Series, having narrowly defeated the Nahant Celtics.
Nordhagen Beach edged Nahant in the series 3-2, with a win at Finch Family Park in the clinching game by a 5-1 margin.
Jacob Tarberry turned in a strong offensive performance for the Party Boys and got series MVP for his efforts.
"I'll never turn down another trophy for my mantle, another accomplishment to remember once my career is over," he said. "What I would really remember, though, is a Sole Survivor Series win."
It remains to be seen how the playoffs will conclude, but if Tarberry continues to swing a hot bat, his team will no doubt have a chance.
For the series, he hit .364 with a .417 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, 6 RBI and scored 2 runs.
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys will play against the Starlight Killers in the next round. Starlight won their series against the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud 3 games to 1. The Association Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Association Semifinal Round finishes.
SCA #5 FHE Yao Guai vs #1 University Point Deathclaws
Game 1: University Point 7, FHE 6
University Point Takes 1-0 Series Lead with Walk-off Win
A clutch 9th inning gave the University Point Deathclaws a 7-6 walk-off win over the FHE Yao Guai and a 1-0 lead in the Association Semifinal Round at Gwinnett Brewery Park. Young center fielder Sack King, 20, earned kudos after he was 4 for 5 with 2 home runs and 2 singles, while adding 6 RBI and scoring twice.
The game was still up for grabs in the bottom of the ninth. With one out, King hit a fastball from Sluggo Pyne for a solo home run. The Deathclaws, in dramatic fashion, had a walk-off win.
"Nothing is scripted in this game," said King.
FHE had tied the game in the top of the 9th by scoring three runs. With Willie Lule on the mound for the claws, Makin Jobear led off with a single and advanced to second when Rocket Arm Espinosa was hit by a pitch. With one out Innis Sark hit into an RBI fielder's choice to score Jobear. Punt Dollop then followed with a two-run home run.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Gwinnett Brewery Park in Boston.
Game 2: University Point 7, FHE 3
University Point Pins 7-3 Loss on FHE
A strong performance from pitcher Agnet Skinner was not enough for the FHE Yao Guai, who were stopped by the visiting University Point Deathclaws, 7-3, in Game 2 of the Association Semifinal Round. The Deathclaws never truly figured out the left-handed Skinner, who threw 7.0 innings of 5-hit ball. Still, the Deathclaws now hold a 2-0 in the best-of-5 series.
The game was at a stalemate until third baseman Nate Tivity came to bat in the bottom of the eighth. Facing FHE pitcher Sluggo Pyne, he hit a 0-2 changeup for a run-scoring double. It was a game-changer, putting University Point on top, 4-3.
Tivity called the win "a team effort."
The next game is set to be played for Thursday, September 14th , 2311 at BosCom Circle in Fairline Hill Estates.
Game 3: FHE 9, University Point 7
Thriftstore Blasts Deathclaws, Yao Guai Take Game 3, 9-7
The FHE Yao Guai have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading University Point Deathclaws, winning, 9-7, at BosCom Circle. Yao Guai first baseman Syd Thriftstore went 3 for 4 with 2 home runs and a walk, while adding 4 RBI and scoring twice. The win cuts the deficit facing the Yao Guai to 2-1 in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal Round.
Makin Jobear, who won the Red Rocket Rookie Award in 2310, chipped in a 2-run home run for FHE in the bottom of the sixth. For the game, the left fielder had 3 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 2 singles, 1 run scored, and 2 RBI.
"It was a nice win for our side today," said Yao Guai manager Dan Ferreri. "Not perfect, but we'll take it."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at BosCom Circle in Fairline Hill Estates.
Game 4: FHE 3, University Point 0
Raucous BosCom Circle Crowd Propels Yao Guai to 3-0 Victory; Series Tied at 2
The FHE Yao Guai and the University Point Deathclaws will take the Association Semifinal Round to a decisive 5th game. Facing a must-win situation, the Yao Guai shut out the Deathclaws, 3-0, at BosCom Circle to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. FHE right-hander Munyeb Funyun did his part. He threw 5.2 innings of shutout ball.
The game was on the line with two out in the top of the eighth inning, but Sluggo Pyne didn't flinch. With a runner on 1st and University Point trailing 1-0, Pyne retired Tomas Jones to end the threat. "Nothing to it," said Pyne, with a wink.
Game 5 is scheduled for Sunday at Gwinnett Brewery Park in Boston.
Game 5: University Point 16, FHE 4
Deathclaws Move on to Association Championship Series
When the entire season comes down to one game, Sack King said you find out what a team is really about.
As it turns out, the University Point Deathclaws are made of fight and tenacity, as the team got by the FHE Yao Guai 16-4 tonight at Gwinnett Brewery Park in order to win the Association Semifinal Round and book a place in the next round.
"It wasn't hard to get excited for this game," said King, whose strong offensive output earned him MVP honors. "Our guys answered the call and proved a lot about what our team is all about."
King hit .429 with a .455 on-base percentage. He had 5 home runs, drove in 14 RBI and scored 6 runs.
The University Point Deathclaws will play against the Roxbury Rad Sox or Egret Ninjas in the next round. The Association Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Association Semifinal Round finishes.
SCA #3 Roxbury Rad Sox vs #2 Egret Ninjas
Game 1: Egret 6,Roxbury 4
Church, Egret Open ASF Strong with 6-4 Win
The Egret Ninjas started the Association Semifinal Round in style, downing the visiting Roxbury Rad Sox at Fallon Field at Egret Tours Marina by a score of 6-4 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Ninjas left fielder Jesus Church was 2-3 with a double and a walk. He drove in 3 runs and scored once.
Church had a consequential at-bat in the bottom of the fifth for the Ninjas. Coming up with the bases loaded and Egret trailing 2-1, he hit a bases-clearing double.
"I'm just looking for a good pitch that I can hit well," said Church. "And not try to do too much."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Fallon Field at Egret Tours Marina in Egret Tours Marina.
Game 2: Egret 8, Roxbury 7
Blitzed by Fugate, Ninjas, Rad Sox Sink Further in ASF
When the games really matter, the Egret Ninjas put on their best show, beating the Roxbury Rad Sox by a final score of 8-7. Notorious Fugate was 4 for 4 with a home run and 3 singles. He drove in 5 runs and scored once. Egret now leads Roxbury 2-0 in the best-of-5 affair.
Egret got a knockout punch from Austin Engill. The shortstop hammered a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game. It might've been his only hit, but it decided the outcome.
"I like our moxie," said Ninjas manager Cozy Burmaster.
The next game is set to be played for Thursday, September 14th , 2311 at Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury in Roxbury.
Game 3: Roxbury 3, Egret 1
Roxbury Breaks Through for First Win in Association Semifinal Round; Now Trails 2-1
The Roxbury Rad Sox have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Egret Ninjas, winning, 5-1, at Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury. Rad Sox right-hander Urm Rehfeldt threw 7.2 innings allowing 1 run. The win cuts the deficit facing the Rad Sox to 2-1 in the best-of-5 Association Semifinal Round.
With two out in the bottom of the sixth, Purple Gupta barreled up a fastball from Midnight Flowers. The result was a 2-run home run, putting the Rad Sox in front, 4-0.
"Our guys are never satisfied," said Roxbury manager Bryan Pingree.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury in Roxbury.
Game 4: Roxbury 4, Egret 3
Rad Sox Clip Ninjas, 4-3, in ASF Contest
In a crucial game, the Roxbury Rad Sox put on their best show, beating the Egret Ninjas by a final score of 4-3. Max Grove threw 7.1 innings of 3-hit ball. Roxbury and Egret are now tied at 2 wins apiece in the best-of-5 affair.
The Rad Sox were down to their last out in the bottom of the ninth inning, when 33-year old right fielder Bat Savelli landed a big blow. He turned a 1-2 fastball from Tup Mallory into a 2-run single. The walk-off single sent the Atomatoys Stadium at Roxbury denizens into a frenzy and sent the Rad Sox home with a thrilling 4-3 win.
"This place was jumping at the end," Savelli said.
Game 5 is scheduled for Sunday at Fallon Field at Egret Tours Marina in Egret Tours Marina.
Game 5: Roxbury 5, Egret 2, 12 inn.
Association Semifinal Round Goes the Distance, Roxbury Prevails
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat were on full display tonight at Fallon Field at Egret Tours Marina as the Association Semifinal Round stretched to the final game.
It was the Roxbury Rad Sox feeling the thrill of victory, with a 5-2 win in 12 innings over the Egret Ninjas, who were feeling the devastation of coming up short in their quest to make the Association Championship Series.
"There's no way around it -- this sucks," said Egret manager Cozy Burmaster. "Congratulations to Roxbury, but I won't sugarcoat it, no one is happy about anything that transpired here tonight."
Instrumental in the 3-2 series win was shortstop Purple Gupta, who was named MVP. He hit .300 with a .364 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 6 RBI and scored 3 runs.
"We've got the most important stat of all and that's this final win -- that's the one that matters," he said.
The Roxbury Rad Sox don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the University Point Deathclaws - FHE Yao Guai series. That series is tied at 2 games apiece. The Association Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Association Semifinal Round finishes.
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