BNN Report
News from the CBO, Minors, CCBL, CYL, and CBA
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
29 July 2314
CBO All-Star Game
All-Star Oberland T-51s' second baseman Odd Todd Walker had a night to remember.
Not only did he take the field with the game's best players, he was also a huge factor in the 8-6 South Charles Association victory over the North Charles Association All-Stars. His three-run homer in the 8th inning made the difference, turning a 6-5 deficit into an 8-6 advantage.
"We had a meeting before the game, and I was struck by the talent in the room. Old stars, young stars, it's a game I'll never forget," Walker said. "I talked to a few of my friends from back home, and they told me to go out and win the game for them. I'm sure they'll be thrilled."
Looking at his career stats, Walker is batting .296 and has totaled 56 home runs.
The 2314 Home Run Challenge provided some intense drama at Valentine Detective Agency Field. In the end, it was Justin Lower, the Starlight Killers catcher, who was crowned the champ. He dispatched C Red Jay Jones of Sunshine Tidings in the final round by a score of 7-6 in the battle of power-hitting catchers.
"I was told this would be a heckuva lot of fun," said Lower. "And it was."
In 223 career games Lower is hitting at a .269 pace with 209 hits with 17 doubles, no triples and 56 homers while scoring 129 runs and racking up 144 RBIs. He logged 98 walks and owns a .348 on-base percentage.