Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kowalski

25 June 2297 - BL: Victory Pushes Ghouls Record to 23-12

Getting offensive support from C.T. Woodard, the The Slog Ghouls topped the Finch Farm Four Leafs, 11-4. Woodard was 3 for 5 with a home run and a double, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 2 for the Ghouls. The win puts The Slog at 23-12 this season.

In the bottom of the first, The Slog first baseman Nick Homebody had a productive at-bat. With runners on 1st and 2nd and two out, Homebody stroked a 2-run double to left-center. It made the score 4-0, The Slog. For the game, he went 1 for 5 with a double, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once.

Woodard expressed little emotion after the game. "Every game we win now," he said, "is one less win we'll need to get in the end."

Other Scores:

Salem 5 at Nordhagen Beach 2
The Salem Witch Hats beat the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys, 5-2. Salem pitcher and Reading, Massachusetts, native Front Porch Potter led the way. Dan Beantown picked up the save for Salem, his 8th of the year. The Witch Hats go to 13-22 with the win.

Salem used the timely hitting of Dan Catman to seize the win. The first baseman stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Witch Hats on top, 3-2. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.

County Crossing 13 at Easy Town 7, 12 inn.
The County Crossing Bloodbugs defeated the Easy Town Assaultrons, 13-7. Doing his part was center fielder Sean Samuels, who was 1 for 3 with 3 walks. He scored 3 times and drove in 2. County Crossing reliever Justin Hale picked up the win, upping his record to 1-1. Beanpole Callaway was saddled with the loss. The win gives County Crossing a season record of 18-17.

It could have been a different outcome for County Crossing, had it not been for Sean Koester, the top prospect . Koester contributed a 2-run single in the top of the 12th inning to put County Crossing up, 9-7.

25 June 2297 - Bloodbugs End Ransom's Streak

The 24-game hitting streak of Joe Ransom has come to an end. The Easy Town Assaultrons first baseman went 0-for-1 today in his team's 13-7 loss to the County Crossing Bloodbugs at Easy Town Field.

"It's not just Joe who came up short today," Assaultrons manager Graham Route said in his postgame press conference. "This was a team loss."

This season Ransom is batting .273 with 5 home runs. He has scored 26 runs and driven in 22.

25 June 2297 - IL: Radstags CF Laughy goes 4-for-5 in Win

The Concord Radstags downed the Lexington Synths, 11-6. The hitting star was center fielder Ricky Ticky Laughy. Laughy was 4 for 5 with a home run, a double, and 2 singles. He scored 3 runs and drove in 2 for the Radstags. The winner in relief was Burt Oldshoe. The left-hander allowed no runs on no hits in 1.2 innings. He now owns a record of 2-0. With the win, Concord raised its record to 18-17.

Chase Bridge, the Concord third baseman, contributed a 2-run double in the bottom of the third inning to make the score 7-3, Radstags. For the game, Bridge was 1 for 4 with a double. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.

"We played hard and won," said Laughy. "Sometimes, baseball really is that easy.'

Other Scores:

Sunshine Tidings 3 at Abernathy 9
The Abernathy Adamantium grabbed a win, 9-3, over the Sunshine Tidings Chemists at Tato Field. Abernathy first baseman Steve Settler went 4 for 5 with 2 doubles and 2 singles. He scored 2 runs. Abernathy has a record of 17-18, placing them 4th in the Institute League.

The game turned with two out in the bottom of the fifth when Settler, who finished 2nd in the IL in doubles with 27 last year, hit a run-scoring single. It propelled the Adamantium into the lead, 3-2.

Fort Hagen 7 at Starlight 13
Starlight catcher Hope Scrapper had 4 ribbies while helping his team defeat the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, 13-7. Jonathan Newman got credit for the win, improving to 3-4. He allowed 4 runs on 9 hits in 7 innings. With the win, Starlight upped its record to 22-13.

Skinny Danner, who is tied for 3rd in the IL in runs scored with 32, helped out the Starlight cause in the bottom of the third inning with a run-scoring double. For the game, the right fielder went 3 for 4 with a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs.

25 June 2297 - ML: Hancocks Turn Back Quincy, 4-2

Goodneighbor Hancocks starter Bruce Iddings pitched his team past the Quincy Gunners, 4-2. Iddings, now 6-5, was the winner. In 8 innings, he gave up 12 hits, while striking out 10, walking 0, and allowing 2 runs. Goodneighbor raised its record to 22-13 with the win.

John Rose, who is tied for 5th in the ML in triples with 2, chipped in for Goodneighbor with a 2-run home run in the bottom of the fourth. For the game, the center fielder had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 2 runs batted in.

"We did enough to win," said Rose.

Other Scores:

Jamaica Plain 1 at University Point 8
The University Point Deathclaws picked up a win at Gwinnett Brewery Park, knocking off the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets, 8-1. On the mound for University Point was right-hander William Radwater, who played a pivotal role in the win. The Red Rockets have now dropped 6 straight.

University Point grabbed the momentum in the bottom of the fifth, when Radwater, who is tied for 2nd in the ML with a 6 quality starts, hit a 2-run double. His 3rd double of the season put the Deathclaws out in front, 3-1.

Warwick 8 at Atom 7
The inspired effort of Atom second baseman Ray McMillen was not enough to prevent a loss, 8-7, to the Warwick Mirelurks. McMillen was 3 for 4 with 3 singles and a walk. Pem Pollack picked up the save, his 12th. The triumph puts Warwick at 21-14 for the season.

Straight QuaLiTy aided the Warwick cause with a 2-run triple in the top of the fourth. For the game, the first baseman was 2-5 with a triple. He scored 2 times and drove in 2.

25 June 2297 - Hayes's Hit Streak Soars to 20 Games

Jumper Hayes went 2-for-3 in the 4-2 Goodneighbor Hancocks victory over the Quincy Gunners at Third Rail Stadium at S. Boston HS today. Hayes declined to speak to reporters following the game. He extended his hitting streak to 20 games.

Jumper Hayes doubled in the 2nd, walked in the 4th, flied out in the 5th and singled in the 7th.

In 35 games this year Hayes has posted a .377 average and put up these numbers: 6 home runs, 34 RBIs and 31 runs scored.

25 June 2297 - RL: Scrappers Bridle Yao Guai, 3-2

The Egret Scrappers got a stellar performance from pitcher Nick Poppa, who handcuffed the Fairline Hill Estates offense en route to a win, 3-2, at Fallon Field at Egret Tours Marina. Andy Helium, summoned from the bullpen, notched his 8th save. The win elevated the Scrappers to 18-17.

The Scrappers got a big at-bat from left fielder Paladin Danse, who in the bottom of the second hit a run-scoring double. It was his 13th double of the season and put the Scrappers on top, 3-0.

"It was a good effort all around," said Poppa.

Other Scores:

Oberland 8 at Shaw 9
In a high-scoring contest between Shaw HS and Oberland, third baseman Grognak Inman was a difference-maker. Inman, who is tied for 6th in the RL in home runs with 10, distinguished himself in the 9-8 Shaw HS win. He went 2 for 4 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 3 runs. Shaw HS pitcher Kyle Grogg got the win. He's now 2-1. Joe Charlie was tagged with the loss. Tom Mannequin finished the game for Shaw HS and earned his 5th save.

Chris Jones chipped in for Shaw HS, stroking a crucial 2-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning. For the game, the pinch hitter went 1 for 1. He drove in 2 runs.

Vault 81 14 at Diamond City 6
The Vault 81 Dwellers topped the Diamond City Swatters by the score of 14-6, with the largest share of the credit going to left fielder Chris Van Benschoten. Van Benschoten was 2-3 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 5 for the Dwellers. With the victory, the Dwellers upped their record to 19-16.

With Vault 81 leading 5-0 in the top of the fifth, Van Benschoten came up to bat against Diamond City pitcher Ben Rodgers. Van Benschoten hit a changeup to left for a 3-run home run. His 5th home run of the season put the Dwellers on top, 8-0.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kowalski

26 June 2297 - BL: Ghouls Make It 5 In a Row with 7-3 Triumph Over Finch Farm

The Slog left-hander Dan Dozier pitched his team to victory over the Finch Farm Four Leafs at Tarberry Field Forever. The final score was 7-3. Dozier picked up the win for The Slog, going 8 innings. He gave up 3 runs on 8 hits. He now sports a record of 6-2. The Slog has 5 straight wins, Finch Farm 3 straight losses.

A defensive miscue in the bottom of the sixth cost the Four Leafs. With The Slog trailing 3-2, Stoop Bugwing reached on an error by the 3B, driving in 1 run. The Slog ended up winning the ballgame.

"This was a good win for us," said Dozier. "It's one more step toward our ultimate goal."

Other Scores:

County Crossing 7 at Easy Town 9
Easy Town center fielder Sean Samuels was a significant contributor in his team's 9-7 triumph over the County Crossing Bloodbugs. He was 4 for 5 with a home run and 3 singles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 3 for Easy Town. The triumph puts Easy Town at 19-17 for the season.

Samuels contributed a big hit, a 3-run home run, for Easy Town in the bottom of the fourth. With his team trailing 6-5, Samuels took a forkball from Boss Gentleman and stroked the home run to center. His 5th home run of the season allowed the Assaultrons to leap in front, 8-6.

Salem 5 at Nordhagen Beach 7
The Salem Witch Hats got a superb performance from center fielder Mike Castillo, but the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys still won the game, 7-5. Castillo hit 2 home runs. He drove in 4 runs and scored twice. Casey Diehl got credit for the win, improving to 4-6. He allowed 5 runs on 8 hits in 6.1 innings.

Casey Diehl's at-bat in the bottom of the second inning was a big one for Nordhagen Beach. Coming to bat with one out, the bases loaded and Nordhagen Beach trailing 2-1, the pitcher hit a sacrifice fly.

26 June 2297 - DHPL: Cartrette Fires 4-0 One-Hitter

Mike Cartrette was sneaky fast, on the mark and hard to hit today. He led the Breakheart Banks Wasteland Whisperers to victory 4-0, blanking the Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks on 1 hit. He had 4 walks and 14 strikeouts.

"You know what he's going to throw. You know what to expect. And you still can't hit it," Outpost Zimonja skipper David Troutman told reporters after the shutout loss. "He just had a real deceptive fastball today and he was throwing it for strikes."

This year Cartrette has a 8-4 record and a 3.42 ERA.Last season with Salem, Cartrette was 6-3 with a 5.09 ERA in 14 starts.

Some have wondered why Cartrette is not at least the third pitcher with the Witch Hats behind Terrence Artman and Front Porch Potter. The current third pitcher, Roberto Gonzales, is 1-5 with a 7.32 ERA after losing to Nordhagen Beach today.

26 June 2297 - IL: Radstags Prevail, 7-6, Over Lexington

Getting a good performance from center fielder Ricky Ticky Laughy, the Concord Radstags defeated the Lexington Synths, 7-6. Laughy went 2 for 5 with a home run, while scoring 2 times and driving in 3 for the Radstags. The win for the Radstags raised their record to 19-17.

Shawn Cherry dealt the Synths a blow in the bottom of the fifth. Batting with the bases loaded and Concord leading 5-4, Cherry, who is tied for 6th in the IL with a .377 batting average, hit a first pitch fastball for a 2-run single.

"Feels good to get the job done," Laughy said after the game.

Other Scores:

Sunshine Tidings 8 at Abernathy 7
Abernathy shortstop Austin Engill had a terrific game, but it still wasn't enough to get his team a win. Engill was 2-3 with a home run, a walk, and was hit by a pitch. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2, even as Sunshine Tidings beat the Adamantium, 8-7. Danny Beerholder, now 1-0, was credited with the win. He allowed no runs on 2 hits, while striking out 1 and walking 0. Sunshine Tidings occupies last place in the Institute League at 15-21.

Sunshine Tidings used the clutch hitting of Joe Provisioner to capture the win. The first baseman drilled a run-scoring double in the top of the seventh inning to give the Chemists the lead, 8-7. For the game, Provisioner had 2 singles and 1 double in 5 at-bats.

Fort Hagen 11 at Starlight 6
Jim Tiller impressed in the 11-6 Fort Hagen win over Starlight. Tiller, who is tied for 10th in the IL with a .959 OPS, was 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 doubles. He scored 2 times and drove in 6. The 5th-place Silver Shroud improved to 16-20.

Early in the game, Tiller had a 2-run double for Fort Hagen. It was his 16th double of the season and put the Silver Shroud on top, 2-0.

26 June 2297 - ML: Gunners Win at Goodneighbor, Tie for First

Robbie Adams made an impact in the 8-7 Quincy win over Goodneighbor. Adams, who is tied for 5th in the ML in triples with 2, was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. Quincy pitcher Martin Talleyrand got the win. He's now 1-0. John Oldsink was tagged with the loss. With the victory, the Gunners upped their record to 22-14.

It could have been a different outcome for Quincy, had it not been for Dan Derp, the 25-year old second baseman . Derp contributed a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh inning to put Quincy up, 8-7.

"We put it together today and came out with the win," Derp said in postgame remarks. "That's the main thing."

Other Scores:

Warwick 11 at Atom 3
A good performance from left fielder Patty Cuttooth helped the Warwick Mirelurks defeat the Atom Cats, 11-3, and gain a share of first place. Cuttooth went 4 for 5 with a double, 3 singles, and a walk. He scored 4 times for the Mirelurks. Warwick now has a record of 22-14 with the win.

It could have been a different outcome for Warwick, had it not been for Shawn Robco, the 23-year old center fielder . Robco contributed a run-scoring single in the top of the sixth inning to put Warwick up, 6-3.

Jamaica Plain 13 at University Point 7
With left fielder Bryan Benton leading the charge, the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets defeated the University Point Deathclaws, 13-7, at Gwinnett Brewery Park. Benton was 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 walks, while scoring 3 times. The Red Rockets sport a record of 13-23.

Jamaica Plain used the timely hitting of Steve Baron to seize the win. The pinch hitter stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Red Rockets on top, 8-6. It was his only hit in 1 at-bat, but it was a game-changer.

26 June 2297 - RL: Yao Guai Get 6-4 Win Versus Egret

The Fairline Hill Estates Yao Guai beat the Egret Scrappers by a score of 6-4. center fielder Noah Arch deserved the lion's share of the credit. Arch went 4 for 5 with a double and 3 singles for the Yao Guai. Papa Bush picked up the win, improving his season record to 3-4. He struck out 12 in 7.2 innings. Earning his 3rd save for Fairline Hill Estates was Dave Crowfoot.

With Fairline Hill Estates leading 3-2 in the top of the sixth, Arch hit a run-scoring single off Egret hurler Brian Dingo. It was the 64th hit of the season for Arch and put his team ahead, 4-2.

Arch expressed little emotion after the game. "Every game we win now," he said, "is one less win we'll need to get in the end."

Fairline Hill Estates now owns a record of 16-20.

Other Scores:

Vault 81 3 at Diamond City 7
Getting offensive support from Nasty Byrd, the Diamond City Swatters topped the Vault 81 Dwellers, 7-3. Byrd went 4-5 with a home run and 3 singles. He scored 3 times and drove in 3 for the Swatters. The Swatters raised their record to 13-23.

Diamond City took a 7-3 lead on Byrd's 3rd home run of the season. The 3-run home run, which he hit off Danny Rocketman in the bottom of the eighth, propelled Diamond City to the win.

Oberland 6 at Shaw 7
Behind a fine performance from Travis Phillips, the Shaw HS Knuckle Punchers knocked off the Oberland T-51s, 7-6. Phillips went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs for the Knuckle Punchers. The save went to Tom Mannequin, number 6 for him.

Damani Beebe, who is tied for 2nd in the RL in total bases with 117, contributed to the Shaw HS win with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the seventh. For the game, the right fielder had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 3 RBI.

[StLee]

**** was rummaging through some old terminal holotapes stored in Vault 81. This one looked interesting. There was something so familiar about the ice man. Nate was frozen in Vault 111. Did "Jenny Murphy" see Nate?

[StLee]

Remember the time before now when newspapers were a part of our everyday lives? Yeah, me neither.

Here are some pre-War Boston Bugle issues. From this dynasty author, the last was on my 100th birthday. Don't worry, I was still young then.

[OrangeP47]

Heh, that's some killer inflation between the last two papers! (Seeing the super inflation in pre-war prices in Fallout always makes me chuckle)

[StLee]

Originally Posted by OrangeP47

Heh, that's some killer inflation between the last two papers! (Seeing the super inflation in pre-war prices in Fallout always makes me chuckle)

Yeah, those fuel prices!

[StLee]

Analysis

Well, well, well. Oberland is human after all. This past weekend, the T-51s got Knuckle Punched by the Shaw Knuckle Punchers, the same team excited to announce this past week that they would be changing to the Roxbury Knuckle Punchers in 2298.

With the recent hot streak by The Slog Ghouls, Oberland now only has a one-game lead for top record in the CBO. Considered to be the toughest top-to-bottom league, the Brotherhood League is a harder league to play in than the Railroad League. Therefore the Ghouls' success, like in 2297, cannot be underestimated.

Let's jump from the very top of the CBO to the surprising very bottom. A playoff team in 2296, the Atom Cats have been atrocious this season, and they will probably be sellers next month. This is a team hard to understand. Technically, the Cats are much better than the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets, with a -45 run differential versus a -71 run diffferential. Atom is also doing better than the Salem Witch Hats of the Brotherhood League and Diamond City Swatters of the Railroad League in that respect. Still, the Cats play in the toughest league as far as the top is concerned, and those losses have been piling up. The Cats are 0-6 versus Goodneighbor, 1-2 versus Quincy, and 4-8 versus Warwick. They do own a winning record against Jamaica Plain at 5-4, but that is it.

In a continuation of fan service, the team that likes to have the most fun is worth a mention of hope. The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys are still not in it to win it, at least as far as we know, but they do take on their favorite opponent next weekend when they travel to County Crossing. The Boys are just three games back of second-place Easy Town. At one point, the Party Boys looked like they were figuring out the bullpen problem, rising as high as second in the BL in bullpen ERA, but that has fallen off again to fifth (4.51). The starters have been atrocious but ace Julian Shed is good (6-2, 3.64). Tommy Beach (1-4, 8.02) and Casey Diehl (4-6, 7.23) are not cutting it. If Nordhagen Beach decides to sell--Dustin Mart, Tomas Jones, or Tommy Talkington--they need to get really good pitching prospects in their place.

Perhaps closer to the playoff hunt is a team in the tightest division, the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud. Just three games out of the wildcard race, the Shroud may benefit most by knowing first-place Starlight is not on their schedule for the rest of the season, though they have been decently successful against them at 6-6. What that means, though, is Fort Hagen is in full control of their own destiny. They will need to be much better in their nine remaining versus Abernathy (1-2), three with Concord (3-6) and six with Lexington (2-4). The Shroud can chip away, but they need to consistently win and a 14-10 finish would seem like a chance. A better finish, and they will probably be in.

Here's an anomaly. In the Railroad League, the Fairline Hill Estates Yao Guai are tied for first in the league in runs scored (223) and second in runs allowed (211). Yet, they are in sole posession of 5th place in the division. Do you remember Hose Wallcrawler in 2297? He did OK, but nothing like what he is doing this season. Unless there is a huge fall off, Crawler may win what's called a Triple Crown in the RL. Currently he leads in all three TC categories (.417/14/48). Should the rest of the team catch up, the Yao Guai should be able to vault the Dwellers, Scrappers, and Punchers.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kowalski

28 June 2297 - Players of the Week

BL Presents Player of the Week Trophy: 18-year-old C.T. Woodard sent shock waves through Brotherhood League last week with an eye-popping performance that brought him the Brotherhood League Player of the Week Award.

A newcomer to the league, Woodard made the establishment sit up and take notice, punishing opposing pitchers with a .500 average, 7 hits in 14 at-bats, 1 home run and 2 RBI.

Where the The Slog Ghouls second baseman goes from here, only the baseball gods know for sure, but Woodard certainly made his mark last week.

This season Woodard is batting at a .304 clip with 2 home runs and 19 RBIs.

Week's Premier Performer Honored by IL: At the age of 26, Steve Settler might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Abernathy first baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .692 batting average. For his efforts Settler collected the Institute League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 9 hits in 13 at-bats, 1 home run and 3 RBIs last week in 3 games.

Settler is currently batting .357 with 10 home runs, 30 RBIs and 28 runs scored. He has 56 hits in 157 at-bats.

Week's Best Player Honored by ML: Robbie Adams has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 20-year-old shortstop of the Quincy Gunners had a hot bat in the Minutemen League over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors.

Adams batted .667 with 8 hits in 12 at-bats, no home runs and 4 RBIs.

This season Adams is batting .292 with 40 hits and 6 home runs. He has scored 17 times and has 31 RBI.

Phillips on a Hot Streak, RL Player of the Week: So far in his young career, Travis Phillips has kept a low profile, but after his performance at the plate last week, he attracted the notice of the rest of the Railroad League in a big way as he was named the Player of the Week today for his efforts.

The 17-year-old Shaw HS Knuckle Punchers shortstop hit at a torrid .417 clip as he collected 5 hits in 12 at-bats, 3 home runs, 4 RBIs and 4 runs scored.

This year Phillips is hitting at a .246 pace with 6 home runs and 17 RBIs. He has played in 36 games and scored 17 times.

[StLee]

It's new-month day and game day! Lots of stories coming!!!



Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kowalski

1 July 2297 - June Players of the Month

Brotherhood League

The Slog's Tentsleep Collects June Batting Honor: The Slog Ghouls fans believe they've got a talented young star in Lernz Tentsleep.

He did nothing to dissuade that notion in June, as he hit .380 with 7 home runs, 15 RBIs and 14 runs scored.

The end result was the shortstop being named the Brotherhood League Batter of the Month.

In the current season, Tentsleep has put up a .370 batting average with 60 hits, 15 home runs, 45 runs batted in and scored 41 runs.

Shed Nabs BL #1 Pitcher Award: When the Party Boys skipper wrote Shed on the lineup card, it was a bad omen for the opposition. Outing after outing in June he took command and usually got the win.

He dominated with a 3-0 mark and 2.35 ERA in 4 starts. The gifted Party Boys star pitched 30.2 innings, fanned 22 and held opposing teams to a .224 average.

For his excellent mound work Shed was named the BL Pitcher of the Month by the baseball writers.

In 12 starts this season Shed has crafted a 6-2 record with a 3.64 ERA.

BL Selects Rookie Star of the Month: Youngster Biter Trout emerged as the latest Brotherhood League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from County Crossing deserved the honor, batting .310 with 2 home runs and 10 RBI. Is the month of June a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Trout enjoy the limelight.

This year Trout is hitting .273 with 2 home runs.

Institute League

Tiller Snares IL Top Batter Award in June: At only 19 years of age, Jim Tiller could very well be having many more months like the last this in his career.

That would be great news for fans of the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, as June was one to remember for the first baseman and he has captured the Institute League Batter of the Month award.

On the month he hit .412 with 2 home runs, 16 RBIs and 7 runs scored.

Tiller has a .371 average and a .403 on-base percentage for the year. He has picked up 56 hits, 4 home runs and driven in 33 runs.

Radstags Starter Named June's Premier Pitcher: In June, Mario Bustos tore through the Institute League like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 18 years old.

The young Concord starter posted a 3-0 mark and an ERA of 5.13 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 26.1 innings he collected 22 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .274 average.

This year Bustos has a 5-4 record with a 7.09 ERA.

Institute League Names Rookie of Month: Cram Garge earned June's Rookie of the Month honors in the Institute League for last month's performance. The boyish Concord center fielder might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

Garge hit .600 with 1 home run, 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

In 12 games Garge is hitting .273 this season with 3 hits, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 walk, .333 OBP and has scored 3 runs.

Minutemen League

June's ML Batter of Month Award Announced: Warwick Mirelurks fans may just have witnessed a star player blossoming before their eyes in June.

Tutton Gatekeeper put up a remarkable month at the age of 19 and has been named the Minutemen League Batter of the Month.

For the month, Gatekeeper hit .395 with 5 home runs, 15 RBIs and 12 runs scored.

Gatekeeper is swinging at a .338 pace on the year with 10 home runs, 40 RBIs and 29 runs scored. He has played in 36 games.

Pollack Collects ML Pitching Award: Pem Pollack is at the zenith of his career and today he was selected as the Minutemen League Pitcher of the Month for June.

He made 8 relief appearances for Warwick last month, throwing 8.1 innings and collecting 7 saves, a 0-0 record, 15 strikeouts and a 1.08 ERA.

To this point in the year Pollack has put up a 1-0 won-lost mark, made 18 relief appearances and rung up 12 saves. He has a 0.48 ERA and has allowed 9 hits over his 18.2 innings of work, struck out 23 batters and walked 4.

Hitless Celebrates ML Rookie of Month Award: Danny Hitless has become a big University Point fan favorite, especially during the last month when the pitching phenom racked up a 1-0 record, making him the easy choice for June's Minutemen League Rookie of the Month Award.

He notched 11 strikeouts in 7.1 innings as he compiled a 3.68 ERA and held opponents to a .222 batting average.

His stats sheet for the year shows Hitless has managed to hold opponents to a .234 average in 5 relief appearances, while putting up 1-0 record with 16 strikeouts and 3 walks in 12 innings. He has a 4.50 ERA with no saves.

Railroad League

Beebe Grabs RL Best Batter Award for June: When Damani Beebe stepped up to the plate in June he did it with confidence, and today he was honored with the Railroad League Batter of the Month award.

The young Shaw HS right fielder posted a .347 batting average with 5 home runs, 14 RBIs and scored 11 runs. Beebe also worked pitchers for 3 walks to post a .385 on-base percentage.

Beebe is hitting .356 so far this season with 55 RBIs and 31 runs scored. He has 52 hits including 16 home runs, 11 walks and .400 OBP.

Johnson Earns RL's Best Pitcher Honor: Radscorpion Johnson was the anchor in the Vault 81 bullpen last month and snatched up the Railroad League Pitcher of the Month honors for June. The 29-year-old is in the prime of his career and pitching like he intends to stay around baseball for quite some time to come.

He threw 6 innings over 6 relief appearances and collected a 1-0 record with 8 strikeouts and 5 saves while etching his 1.50 ERA.

So far this year, Johnson has chalked up 10 saves. In 16 relief appearances, he has 23 strikeouts in 17.2 innings with a 1.02 ERA. His season won-lost mark is 1-1.

Vault 81 Reliever Rated Best Rookie: Elijah Cake, the Vault 81 starter, is the latest Railroad League Rookie of the Month award winner. League officials made that announcement today.

In June he started 0 games with a 1-0 record, a 4.91 ERA, and 7 strikeouts in 7.1 innings.

[StLee]

Dark Hollow Pond League

Standings and Stats



Batter of the Month

June's Premier Batter Announced: Curtis Yellallot made his presence known as one of the best young stars in the Dark Hollow Pond League this past month.

The General Atomics Galleria Robotics Experts right fielder shined through the month of June and has won the Batter of the Month award.

The 17-year-old hit .310 with 7 home runs, 16 RBIs and 14 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month

Phrasemaker Premier Pitcher in June: This month the Dark Hollow Pond League spotlight fell on pitcher Blaine Phrasemaker of the General Atomics Galleria Robotics Experts.

What a June he had!

A fine 4-0 won-lost record, 2.38 ERA, 4 starts, 34 innings pitched and 41 strikeouts -- good enough to get him the DHPL Pitcher of the Month.


Cambridge League

Standings and Stats



Batter of the Month

Jason Love Selected June's Best Batter: For a rookie just breaking in, Jason Love certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the CL Batter of the Month award for June.

The 19-year-old left fielder for the College Square Nerd Ragers hit .486 with 3 home runs, 7 RBIs and 8 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month

Rude Picks up CL Monthly Pitching Honor: 31-year-olds don't often go 3-1 in and haul away the best pitcher award, but Melvin Rude did all that. Now, he's the toast of the Cambridge League. Today he was crowned the Pitcher of the Month for June.

In 4 starts he posted a 1.41 ERA and struck out 12 batters in 32 innings.

Downtown Boston League

Standings and Stats



Batter of the Month

DBL's Top Hitter Announced: Matt Morrison may be much younger than other hitters in the Downtown Boston League, but he performed like a seasoned veteran in June to win the Batter of the Month award.

The 19-year-old Postal Square first baseman hit .378 with 2 home runs, 16 RBIs and 7 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month

DBL Premier Pitcher is Cabot House's Tassin: Over the past month Isaiah Tassin has turned quite a few heads. He's young, talented and able to pitch with the established arms in the Downtown Boston League. He proved all that and now he's been named June's Pitcher of the Month.

The rookie for the Cabot House Rayguns posted 3-0 mark and a 0.84 ERA. In 4 starts he tossed 32.1 innings, permitted 16 hits and fanned 41 batters.

Glowing Sea League

Standings and Stats



Batter of the Month

Super Month Nets Eisch #1 Batter Prize in GSL: It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 20 Jason Eisch has a lot of baseball ahead of him.

But for now the young Poseidon Reservoir Sentry Bots star can enjoy the numbers he put up in June, which have garnered him the nod as the Glowing Sea League Batter of the Month.

His breakout month featured a .484 average with 6 home runs, 18 RBIs and 13 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Month

Mass Pike Interchange's Starter Receives GSL Pitching Award: When Charlie Maloney takes the mound, a Mass Pike Interchange victory is usually the result. At least that's the way it was in June.

He excelled with a 3-0 mark and a 1.93 ERA in 4 starts, tossed 32.2 innings, fanned 28 and held opposing batters to a .225 average.

That's why the Robobrains starter was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Glowing Sea League.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kowalski

1 July 2297 - BL: Mastodon Leads Bloodbugs to Win

County Crossing left fielder Tom Mastodon was a significant contributor in his team's 8-4 triumph over the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys. He was 4 for 4 with a triple, 2 doubles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 for County Crossing. Bad Company Grognak, the winner, goes to 7-3. He allowed 4 runs on 11 hits, with 3 walks and 8 strikeouts over 9 innings. With the win, County Crossing raised its record to 19-18.

There was more than one reason the Bloodbugs beat the Party Boys, but Mastodon's big at-bat in the bottom of the second was an important factor. He staked his team to a 3-1 lead when he hit a 2-run single.

"We can always improve and get better, but we're feeling confident after that win," said Mastodon.

Other Scores:

The Slog 4 at Easy Town 2, 13 inn.
The Slog Ghouls starter Edwin Mass seemed to have pitched his team past the Easy Town Assaultrons leaving the game in the ninth up 1-0. However, a single run by the Assaultrons in the ninth pushed this one to extra innings.

The Slog relied on the hitting of Shane LeTato to pick up the win. The catcher clubbed a 2-run single in the top of the 13th inning to put the Ghouls on top, 4-2. For the game, LeTato had 1 home run and 1 single in 3 at-bats.

Finch Farm 6 at Salem 3
Finch Farm right-hander Matt Pageturner pitched his team to victory over the Salem Witch Hats at Vim! Park of Salem. The final score was 6-3. Pageturner picked up the win for Finch Farm, going 8 innings. He gave up 3 runs on 9 hits. He now sports a record of 7-5. Getting the save was Steve Warwar, his 7th.

The result might have been different, had it not been for Joe Mahaney, the Finch Farm first baseman. Mahaney had a 2-run single in the top of the ninth inning to put the Four Leafs ahead, 6-3. For the game, Mahaney had 1 double and 1 single in 4 at-bats.

1 July 2297 - IL: Lady Killers Fall Short, 6-5, at Sunshine Tidings

The Sunshine Tidings Chemists topped the Starlight Lady Killers by a score of 6-5. Leading the way was catcher Fon Traderman. Traderman went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once for the Chemists. Tony Bertha was the winning pitcher. Over 8 innings, he allowed 4 runs on 9 hits, with no walks and 9 strikeouts. Tiny Greene earned the save for Sunshine Tidings, his 8th of the year.

Brightsun Ramos had a timely hit in the bottom of the fifth inning. With one out and runners on 1st and 2nd, the Sunshine Tidings right fielder hit a run-scoring single. That put the Chemists in front, 6-5.

"Getting the win feels nice," said Traderman. "More importantly, I had a good game."

The Chemists raised their record to 16-21.

Other Scores:

Lexington 3 at Fort Hagen 4, 12 inn.
The Lexington Synths got a sterling performance from pitcher Pete Pembroke, but the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud still prevailed, 4-3. Pembroke threw 9 innings of 5-hit ball. Fort Hagen reliever Matt Demented was the winner. His record is now 4-1. The losing pitcher was Tom Chryslus. The loss makes Lexington 19-18.

The Silver Shroud procured the win, in large part because of catcher Tiger King. In the bottom of the 12th, he produced the game-winning run-scoring single.

Concord 7 at Abernathy 0
Chris Radsco humbled the Abernathy Adamantium today at Tato Field in a shutout win. In the 7-0 victory, the Concord Radstags starter yielded 4 hits, fanned 9 and walked 0.

Checking out his stats for the season, Radsco has registered 5 wins and 5 losses in 13 starts, 3.52 ERA and struck out 99 batters in 92 innings.

1 July 2297 - ML: Gunners Clip Deathclaws, 5-4 in 10 Innings

The Quincy Gunners outlasted the University Point Deathclaws in an extra-inning thriller.

Brian Drinkwater was a major factor in the 5-4 Quincy win over University Point. The Gunners first baseman was 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. Quincy reliever Adam Forestman was the winner. His record is now 3-1. Quentin Malone took the loss.

The game was still up for grabs in the bottom of the tenth. With one out, Drinkwater hit a fastball from Marc Pondsip for a run-scoring single. The Gunners, in dramatic fashion, had a walk-off win.

"The game of baseball will test you," said Kevin Banner, the Quincy skipper. "This one tested us."

The win gives Quincy a season record of 23-14.

Other Scores:

Warwick 6 at Jamaica Plain 5
The Warwick Mirelurks defeated the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets, 6-5, at Red Rockets Stadium today. Leading the charge for Warwick was catcher Shane Noteman. He went 2 for 3 with 2 singles and a walk. With the win, Warwick pushed its record to 23-14.

Patty Cuttooth provided a timely hit. The Warwick left fielder delivered a 2-run triple in the top of the sixth inning to put the Mirelurks on top, 6-5. It was his only hit in the game, but he made it count.

Atom 8 at Goodneighbor 16
The Goodneighbor Hancocks withstood an impressive performance by Atom third baseman Shane "Bee's Knees" Stabb to defeat the Cats, 16-8, at Third Rail Stadium at S. Boston HS. Stabb went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double, while adding 6 RBI and scoring once. The triumph puts Goodneighbor at 23-14 for the season.

Jumper Hayes hit a 2-run double off Freedom Williams in the bottom of the eighth, which put the Hancocks in front, 9-8. In addition to the double, Hayes had 1 single, while going 2 for 6.

1 July 2297 - RL: T-51s Earn 3-2 Win Versus Dwellers

Oberland beat Vault 81 on the strength of starter Sheng Kawolski's fine effort. The right-hander led his team to a win, 3-2. The save went to Aaron Still, his 12th this season. Oberland is now 26-11, 7 games up in the Railroad League.

Prof Castillo took Curt Redcoats deep in the bottom of the eighth. His 2-run home run put the T-51s on top, 3-2. In all, Castillo had 1 single in addition to the home run, while going 2 for 4.

"Sheng just went about his business, throwing strikes," said Oberland manager Dirk Steadyhand.

Other Scores:

Diamond City 5 at Egret 2
Diamond City starter X10-44 Mannson pitched well against the Egret Scrappers at Fallon Field at Egret Tours Marina. The left-hander led his team to a win, 5-2. The victory puts Diamond City at 14-23.

In the top of the fourth, with the game still scoreless, Mannson hit a bases-clearing double to put his team in the lead.

Shaw 5 at Fairline Hill Estates 7
No one was more impactful than Hose Wallcrawler in the 7-5 Fairline Hill Estates win over Shaw HS. Wallcrawler, who is tied for 3rd in the RL in bases on balls with 22, was 3 for 5 with a double and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 2. Dave Crowfoot finished to wrap up his 4th save. Fairline Hill Estates is now 17-20, while Shaw HS is 17-20.

Wallcrawler contributed in the bottom of the fifth. With runners on 2nd and 3rd, he hit a 2-run double. It was one at-bat among others that helped Fairline Hill Estates get the win.

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June is over, and BL Pitcher of the Month Shed gets shellacked in his first start of the new month. Against the Bloodbugs of all teams!

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kowalski

2 July 2297 - BL: Bloodbugs Take Nail-Biter Over Party Boys in 13

Manley Nebeker helped his team muscle past the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys, 7-6, in 13 innings. In the game, the County Crossing third baseman was 2-5 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 3. County Crossing reliever Chopsticks McWilliams picked up the win, upping his record to 3-0. Kevin Badluck absorbed the loss. With the win, County Crossing raised its record to 20-18.

The Party Boys were leading 6-3 heading into the bottom of the eight. That is when County Crossing found its offense against starter Tommy Beach. Tom Mastodon led off the inning by reaching on a Tommy Talkington error, Talkington's 12th of the season to tie him for second in all of the CBO. After a walk, Beach gave up an RBI double to Nebeker and a two-run single to Biter Trout before being replaced without recording an out in the inning. Beach's final line was 7.0 innings pitched, six runs allowed, five earned rins allowed, three walks, seven strikeouts, and two home runs allowed. His ERA now climbs to 7.86 on the season.

The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the 13th inning, when County Crossing left fielder Mastodon, facing Kevin Badluck, had a run-scoring sacrifice fly. It gave the Bloodbugs the 7-6 win.

In postgame comments, Mastodon said he was glad to contribute to an exciting win. "It feels good to beat the Party Boys. I don't know why, but they have been our sour squirrel bits. Now we know we won a series on them."

Other Scores:

Finch Farm 4 at Salem 10
The Salem Witch Hats powered past the Finch Farm Four Leafs, 10-4, at Vim! Park of Salem. Mike Laughingman was 3 for 5 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 runs and drove in 3, to lead the charge. The Witch Hats go to 14-24 with the win.

Laughingman contributed in the bottom of the second. With a runner on 2nd, he hit a run-scoring double. It was one at-bat among others that helped Salem get the win.

The Slog 10 at Easy Town 1
The The Slog Ghouls defeated the Easy Town Assaultrons, 10-1, at Easy Town Field today. Leading the charge for The Slog was shortstop Lernz Tentsleep. He was 4 for 6 with a home run, a double, and 2 singles, while adding 5 RBI and scoring once. The Slog now has a 7-game win streak.

In the top of the first, with the game still scoreless, Tentsleep hit a run-scoring single to put his team in the lead.

2 July 2297 - Schmidt Hits in 20 Consecutive Games

Pistol Schmidt, third baseman for the Salem Witch Hats, ran his consecutive-game hitting streak to 20 games with 4 hits in his club's 10-4 victory today over the Finch Farm Four Leafs at Vim! Park of Salem today.

"I don't really know why it's even happening," he said with a grin after the game. "So asking me how long I can keep it up is kind of irrelevant. It'll end when it ends."

Pistol Schmidt singled in the 2nd, struck out in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, doubled in the 7th and singled in the 8th.

A look at his season totals shows Schmidt with 4 home runs, .305 BA, .361 OBP, 16 RBIs and 23 runs scored.

2 July 2297 - IL: Chemists Deal Lady Killers 4-2 Loss in 10

Sunshine Tidings Chemists starter Tim Fusion was in a groove as he led his team to a win over the Starlight Lady Killers, 4-2. Sunshine Tidings reliever Tiny Greene was the winner. His record is now 1-3. Larry Undertaker took the loss. Sunshine Tidings has now won 3 straight, while the Lady Killers have lost 3 in a row.

Sunshine Tidings won the game in the bottom of the tenth inning. With one out and Larry Undertaker on the mound for Starlight, shortstop Chris Wickliffe hit a dramatic 2-run home run, bringing Chemists fans to their feet.

"Enjoyed this one," Wickliffe told the Sunshine Tidings Observer. "But it's back to work tomorrow."

Other Scores:

Concord 3 at Abernathy 6
The Abernathy Adamantium dealt the Concord Radstags a 6-3 loss at Tato Field. Donny Kowalski was the star on offense. He went 2 for 3 with a home run and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 3. The Adamantium saw their win-loss record go to 18-20. At the same time, the Radstags fell to 20-18.

Kowalski had a key at-bat for Abernathy early in the game. With runners on 1st and 3rd, he hit a 3-run home run. It was his 4th home run of the season and gave Abernathy an early 3-0 lead.

Lexington 9 at Fort Hagen 8
Getting offensive support from Swift Hendrix, the Lexington Synths topped the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, 9-8. Hendrix was 3 for 5 with 3 singles and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 3 for the Synths. Picking up the save was Adam Bias, his 13th. With the win, Lexington upped its record to 20-18.

Hendrix hit a run-scoring single in the top of the second to help the Lexington cause. The single, which was hit off All Day Acosta, allowed Lexington to take a 3-2 lead.

2 July 2297 - ML: Gunners Sneak By Deathclaws, 4-3

Fans saw a dandy of a game between the Quincy Gunners and University Point Deathclaw with five of the game's seven runs scored in the 8th inning.

The Quincy Gunners did just enough to secure a victory over the University Point Deathclaws, 4-3, at The Stone House. Nobody did more than pitcher Manny McDuff. Quincy now has a record of 24-14 with the win.

Had Brian Drinkwater not delivered a key base hit in the bottom of the eighth, the outcome might have been different. Instead, with two down and a runner on 2nd, Drinkwater hit a run-scoring single. That made the score 4-3, in favor of the Gunners.

"We squandered some opportunities," said University Point manager Woody Lumpkin.

Other Scores:

Warwick 3 at Jamaica Plain 4
The Jamaica Plain Red Rockets picked up a win at Red Rockets Stadium, knocking off the Warwick Mirelurks, 4-3. Starting pitcher Will Rope played a key role in the triumph. The winner was Jamaica Plain reliever Steven Rockman, now 2-2. The loser was Tom Rose. The Red Rockets raised their record to 14-24.

Mike Van Noord was the walk-off hero for Jamaica Plain. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Red Rockets third baseman hit a dramatic run-scoring triple to send the teams home.

Atom 6 at Goodneighbor 9
The Goodneighbor Hancocks defeated the Atom Cats, 9-6. Doing his part was second baseman Jumper Hayes, who was 2 for 2 with a double, 2 walks, and was hit by a pitch, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. Matt Rodrigue, now 2-3, was credited with the win. He allowed 2 runs on 3 hits, while striking out 0 and walking 1. The Cats, now 12-26, have lost 4 in a row.

Carlos Mungo was the walk-off hero for Goodneighbor. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Hancocks catcher hit a dramatic 3-run home run to send the teams home.

2 July 2297 - RL: Jerry Tames Dwellers, 2-0

Oberland's Gerald Jerry dazzled the Graygarden Park crowd with a fine display of pitching. From the start, Jerry dominated the Vault 81 lineup en route to a sparkling 2-0 complete-game shutout. He finished with 9 strikeouts and 3 walks.

His record this season is 5-2 in 13 starts and Jerry has a 3.41 ERA.

Not only did Jerry pitch well, but he also hit a solo home run in the eight inning to help his team's offense. The home run was the first of his career and marked only his third hit of the 2297 season.

Other Scores:

Diamond City 10 at Egret 6
Wayne Lacy was instrumental in his team's 10-6 triumph over the Egret Scrappers. The right fielder went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double. He drove in 3 runs and scored once for the Diamond City Swatters. Diamond City has a 3-game win streak, while Egret has lost 3 in a row.

Diamond City used the clutch hitting of Wally Warwick to capture the win. The shortstop drilled a bases-clearing double in the top of the sixth inning to give the Swatters the lead, 9-5. For the game, Warwick had 1 single and 1 double in 5 at-bats.

Shaw 7 at Fairline Hill Estates 8
The Fairline Hill Estates Yao Guai topped the Shaw HS Knuckle Punchers, 8-7, with first baseman Nick Waterpipe playing a big role. Waterpipe went 1 for 4 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 times and driving in 3 for the Yao Guai in the win. Dave Crowfoot collected his 5th save. Fairline Hill Estates is now riding a 3-game win streak.

Waterpipe had a big at-bat with runners on 1st and 2nd in the bottom of the fifth inning, when he hit a 3-run home run. The Yao Guai went on to win.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kowalski

3 July 2297 - Boys Use 8-Run Rally to Avoid Sweep

The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys relied on the hitting of center fielder Ryan Combs to stop the County Crossing Bloodbugs, 11-8. For the game, Combs was 4 for 5 with 4 singles. He scored 2 runs. Nordhagen Beach is now 17-22, while County Crossing is 20-19.

Entering the top of the sixth, Nordhagen Beach was down 8-3. A five-run sixth tied it before a three-run ninth won it.

Nordhagen Beach used the clutch hitting of Tomas Jones to capture the win. The right fielder drilled a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning to give the Party Boys the lead, 9-8. For the game, Jones had 1 single and 1 double in 5 at-bats.After the Bloodbugs intentionally walked Michael Fogcrawler, Tommy Talkington made them pay with a two-RBI single to close out the scoring.

Sia Abber pitched a hitless ninth to pick up the save, his Brotherhood League-leading 11th. Chet Arthur was credited with the win to move to 2-5 on the season.

"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Combs. "It felt good to get four hits but it felt better to beat those sons-of-******* in County Crossing."

Other Scores:

Finch Farm 1 at Salem 3
The Salem Witch Hats picked up a win at Vim! Park of Salem, knocking off the Finch Farm Four Leafs, 3-1. Starting pitcher Front Porch Potter was a big reason why. In 8 innings, Potter surrendered 4 hits, while striking out 6 and walking 3. He allowed 1 run. The win puts Salem at 15-24.

Dan Beantown recorded a big out in the top of the ninth. The Four Leafs were trailing 3-1, but Finch Farm had runners on 1st and 2nd with two out. Beantown threw a 2-2 fastball to Gary, who struck out.

The Slog 9 at Easy Town 1
The Slog got a strong outing from Tyler Storts in his first start after a callup from Outpost Zimonja as the Ghouls defeated the Easy Town Assaultrons, 9-1, at Easy Town Field. With the victory, the Ghouls upped their record to 27-12.

The Slog relied on the hitting of Lernz Tentsleep to pick up the win. The shortstop ripped a 2-run triple in the top of the fifth inning to put the Ghouls on top, 5-0. For the game, Tentsleep had 1 triple and 1 single in 3 at-bats.

3 July 2297 - IL: Provisioner goes 3-for-4, Leads Chemists to Win

The timely hitting of Joe Provisioner helped the Sunshine Tidings Chemists down the Starlight Lady Killers, 9-8. Provisioner went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while adding 5 RBI and scoring once for the Chemists. Tiny Greene collected his 9th save. The current losing streak for Starlight has reached 4 games. They are 1-8 in the second half of the season, dropping their division lead down to a single game.

Provisioner had a game-changing home run in the bottom of the eighth. On a first pitch fastball from John Walden, he banged a grand slam home run to right, giving the Chemists a 9-7 lead. It was the 2nd home run of the year for Provisioner.

"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Provisioner told BNN.

Starlight manager Tick Raid refused to speak after the game but he was obviously upset at his team's performance of late. We'll tell you more from the weekly press conference if Raid speaks then.

Other Scores:

Lexington 8 at Fort Hagen 4, 13 inn.
Crooked Tostado was a vital contributor to the 8-4 Lexington victory over Fort Hagen. The Synths right fielder was 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 singles. He scored 2 times. The win was credited to Tom Chryslus in relief. His record improves to 2-2. Joe Verti took the loss. The win for the Synths raised their record to 21-18.

Lexington took a 6-4 lead on Mike Pigeonfoot's 12th double of the season. The 2-run double, which Pigeonfoot hit in the top of the 13th, left Fort Hagen pitcher Handsome Frank shaking his head.

Concord 6 at Abernathy 4
Despite a fine performance by left fielder Chris Hirshfield, the Abernathy Adamantium lost to the Concord Radstags, 6-4. Hirshfield went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. Mario Bustos got the win, improving to 6-4. He worked 7.1 innings, giving up 4 runs on 12 hits, while striking out 7 and walking 3. The save was credited to Bell Franklin, his 5th.

Kevin Havenot, the 24-year old shortstop , had a direct impact on the outcome. Havenot contributed a 2-run single in the top of the third inning to put Concord up, 4-0.

3 July 2297 - ML: Deathclaws Prevail, 6-4, Over Quincy

University Point picked up a win at The Stone House, toppling the Quincy Gunners, 6-4. Pitcher Gary Stallworth was one of the reasons the Deathclaws triumphed. University Point is now 18-21, Quincy 24-15.

Jason Harris, the 18-year old second baseman , had a direct impact on the outcome. Harris contributed a run-scoring double in the top of the third inning to put University Point up, 3-0.

"I tried to mix it up, keep them off balance," said Stallworth.

Other Scores:

Warwick 6 at Jamaica Plain 5
Despite a great performance by Jamaica Plain first baseman Cody Flatt, the Warwick Mirelurks defeated the Red Rockets by the score of 6-5 at Red Rockets Stadium. Flatt was 2 for 3 with a home run, a double, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. Pem Pollack earned the save, his 14th, for the Mirelurks. The triumph puts Warwick at 24-15 for the season.

Warwick used the timely hitting of Melon Sanderson to seize the win. The right fielder stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the eighth inning to put the Mirelurks on top, 6-5. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a game-changer.

Atom 13 at Goodneighbor 4
The Atom Cats handed the Goodneighbor Hancocks a loss at Third Rail Stadium at S. Boston HS. The final score was 13-4. Will Ashfire was one of the major contributors for Atom. In addition to his 2 singles and 1 home run, he scored 2 runs and drove in 2. Wyatt Wallace got the win, improving to 3-9. He pitched 8 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 runs, while striking out 4 and walking 3. Atom, with the win, sits at 13-26.

Atom relied on the hitting of Luis Lopez to pick up the win. The shortstop clubbed a grand slam home run in the top of the first inning to put the Cats on top, 7-0. For the game, Lopez had 1 home run and 1 single in 5 at-bats.

3 July 2297 - Cats End Hayes' Streak

Jumper Hayes came rolling into today's game against the Atom Cats with a 23-game hitting string, but he left it on the field at Third Rail Stadium at S. Boston HS.

The 17-year-old Goodneighbor Hancocks second baseman went 0-for-2 against the Cats as the Hancocks fell, 13-4.

"I swung at a couple pitches I probably shouldn't have and I didn't swing at a couple I probably should have," he said, grimacing. "But that's what makes a hit streak so impressive in the first place -- it only takes a couple mistakes to end it all."

This year Hayes has hit at a .381 clip with 39 RBIs, 6 home runs and 35 runs scored.

3 July 2297 - RL: Dwellers Drop T-51s, 5-4

A 3-RBI performance from third baseman Terry O'Dell, who finished 5th in the RL in doubles with 22 last year, led the Vault 81 Dwellers to a win over the Oberland T-51s, 5-4. Vault 81 now has a record of 20-19 with the win.

Vault 81 relied on the bat of Knud Bather to get the win. The shortstop ripped a 2-run home run in the top of the sixth inning to put the Dwellers ahead, 4-3. For the game, Bather had 1 double and 1 home run in 4 at-bats.

"We squandered some opportunities," said Oberland manager Dirk Steadyhand.

Other Scores:

Diamond City 4 at Egret 3
The Diamond City Swatters completed a road sweep at Fallon Field at Egret Tours Marina, knocking off the Egret Scrappers, 4-3. On the mound for Diamond City was left-hander Danny Owens, who played a pivotal role in the win. Owens went 8 innings to notch the win. He scattered 3 hits, walked 3, and struck out 5. His record improves to 3-6. The losing streak for Egret has now reached 4 games.

The result might have been different for Diamond City, had it not been for Wally Warwick. The shortstop produced a run-scoring double in the top of the eighth inning to put the Swatters ahead, 4-3. For the game, Warwick had 1 double and 1 single in 4 at-bats.

Shaw 4 at Fairline Hill Estates 5, 10 inn.
Mike Thunderdome did all he could to help his team win. In the end, though, it wasn't enough to keep the Shaw HS Knuckle Punchers from losing, 5-4, to the Fairline Hill Estates Yao Guai at BosCom Circle. Thunderdome went 4 for 6 with a double and 3 singles. He scored 2 runs. Fairline Hill Estates reliever Dave Crowfoot got the win, raising his record to 2-1. Tom Mannequin was tagged with the loss. Fairline Hill Estates has now won 4 straight.

The Yao Guai relied on shortstop Hose Wallcrawler for the game-winning hit. And, in the bottom of the tenth, he delivered, hitting a run-scoring single to seal the deal.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

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by Nat Wright-Kowalski


4 July 2297 - Red, White, and Blue Weekend for the CBO and BMU

The Commonwealth major and minor leagues celebrated Red, White, and Blue Weekend, something Commissioner Nate Howard said he would like to make a tradition. Twenty-four stadiums across the CBO and BMU leagues were decorated in red, white, and blue streamers and ribbons and tattered American flags.

This weekend was a celebration of the USA's founding 521 years ago on July 4, 1776. This land that we call the Commonwealth was actually one of 13 Commonwealths across the United States. The Boston area was part of the New England Commonwealth. And in our own celebration, we are not official, but we have been operating under our own United Commonwealth ever since Howard defrosted from Vault 111.

This weekend, all stadiums served hot dogs, even for stadiums where it is not a part of their typical menu. Some had Lucky (Lukowski) Dogs, while some had Cram Dogs and others had Mongrel Dogs. Howard has said his version of the hot dog is not the same as it was in 2077, but it should be a new, tasty treat he hopes will become popular at the ball parks. Some areas of the Commonwealth enjoyed the new food item and have made them a regular part of the ballpark experience.

Happy Red, White, and Blue Weekend, CBO and BMU!

4 July 2297 - Starlight Manager Speaks

Following a poor streak for Institute League first-place team, the Starlight Lady Killers, manager Tick Raid has been in a foul mood. After they were swept yesterday afternoon, Raid ordered his team to pack up and leave Sunshine Tidings Co-op without changing.

This morning, Raid had the Lady Killers on the practice field, something that has not happened on a Sunday morning in the CBO. After practice, Raid, who berated his players the entire practice, addressed the press.

"I'm probably the least liked person in the Commonwealth," Raid said. "We don't have a Dark Brotherhood Guild around here, do we?"

Raid did not explain what that meant, but we quoted him anyway.

On June 12, Starlight was 21-9 with a four-game lead on 2nd place Lexington and a seven-game lead on 3rd place Concord. Since then, the Killers have been 1-8, the Synths 4-5, and the Radstags 7-2. That means the three teams are now within a game of each other.

"Suddenly we can't score runs like we need to," Raid said. "In six of our last few losses, we scored, let me look, 1, 2, 1, 0, 1, 2."

In the last weekend's sweep at the hands of the Sunshine Tidings Chemists, the Killers lost 6-5, 4-2 in 10 innings, and 9-8.

Raid went on about pitching. "City [Moore] was 10-0. Now he lost three straight. Not just lost. He also gave up the most runs or tied for the most in two of those. We can't win a league if City can't win a game.Our bullpen suddenly looks terrible, too. We dropped to over a 5 ERA" (5.28, 4th in the IL).

Raid continued with this: "The Killers better start living up to their name and playing ball, or they're sleeping with the brahmin next week."

Starlight gets to turn it around or fall behind in the next two weekends. Next weekend, they travel to Lexington and then they host the Radstags the following weekend.

"We can get it back," Raid said. "Win the next two series, and we're in control. Lose the next two, and we're looking up in the playoff race."

Raid was planning to meet with some team leaders, including player-appointed team leaders catcher Hope Scrapper, ace Moore, and left fielder Jesus Church. Pitcher Bobby Tippecanoe and shortstop Silt Bean, who have a good relationship with Raid, were expected to be in on the coach-team leaders meeting.

[OrangeP47]

Not that Starlight is one of the team's I'm particularly attached to, but they are the team that the in-universe version of me would have a lot of caps riding on for a season long bet, given my earlier comments, so I hope they can turn it around

[StLee]

Originally Posted by OrangeP47

Not that Starlight is one of the team's I'm particularly attached to, but they are the team that the in-universe version of me would have a lot of caps riding on for a season long bet, given my earlier comments, so I hope they can turn it around

I'll give them a little more analysis in my Week's recap below, but I have to think they're on a string of very bad luck. It "seems" like they are better than Concord and Lexington, but like Raid said, if they don't score runs, they won't win games consistently enough to go anywhere.

[StLee]

Analysis

The buzz around the CBO this week is the sudden collapse of the Starlight Lady Killers and the renewed hope for every other team in the Institute League. With a 1-8 start in the second half of the season, the Concord Radstags and Lexington Synths have overtaken the Killers in the Weekly Power Rankings.

Although Lexington has not been hot itself, it still has won 4 out of its last 9 to sit just a game back of Starlight. Concord is the ream on fire, being only outmatched by the Brotherhood League's The Slog Ghouls in the entirety of the CBO.

The Radstags have done it with both solid pitching and sometimes dominating offense, including a 16-1 shellacking of the Killers on June 17, the first game of the "new" season in our splitting of halves. One thing about the Concord team is that there is no one real standout player, but half of a team clearly thriving. That includes five players batting over .300, with the assumed star LF Dan Erb leading the way with a .364 mark. No player for Concord has yet to hit 10 home runs--1B Jason Robinson is close with 9--but the Stags lead the IL in home runs with 47, including six who have at least six. Pitching is still not good compared to the rest of the league, but ace Chris Radsco (5-5, 3.52) has been much more productive. Closer Bell Franklin (5 sv, 2.19) has been good.

In other areas of the Commonwealth, the Minutemen League's three-team race continues to be exciting with the bottom three pretty much out of the running. That means two of Quincy, Warwick, and Goodneighbor are going to get a chance to win it all, while the third team watches and what-ifs their way through the offseason. We have been waiting for one team to take control or another to start to fade back to the middle, but that has not happened yet, and we hope it stays that way. All three of the top teams get a "rest" week this week since they have home stands against the bottom three. Surprisingly enough, it looks like the Gunners get the best matchup when they host the Atom Cats (13-26, worst in the CBO). We can almost guarantee the Gunners win two or three in that series.

In other leagues, number one seems all but set unless the Ghouls (BL) and Oberland T-51s (RL) start fading like the Lady Killers recently did. Each of The Slog and the T-51s hold a seven-game lead with just 21 to play. The Ghouls have a tougher go next week when they travel to second-place County Crossing (20-19), while Oberland will be visiting fourth-place Egret (18-21).

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kowalski

5 July 2297 - Players of the Week

BL Awards Best Batter Prize to Tentsleep: Lernz Tentsleep has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 19-year-old shortstop of the The Slog Ghouls had a hot bat in the Brotherhood League over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors.

Tentsleep batted .600 with 9 hits in 15 at-bats, 1 home run and 7 RBIs.

Tentsleep is hitting at a .390 mark this season. His stats show 16 home runs, 52 RBIs and 45 runs scored. He has played 39 games for the Ghouls.

People Wins IL Player of the Week: At the age of 28, Justin People might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Starlight shortstop put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .583 batting average. For his efforts People collected the Institute League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 7 hits in 12 at-bats, 1 home run and 4 RBIs last week in 3 games.

This season People is batting .331 with 47 hits and 5 home runs. He has scored 24 times and has 28 runs batted in.

Player of the Week Trophy to Stabb: Shane "Bee's Knees" Stabb is respected by most Atom Cats fans for his no-frills style of play. The 20-year-old third baseman went about his business with vigor last week to grab the Minutemen League Player of the Week honors.

He compiled a .583 average (7-for-12) with 2 home runs, 8 RBIs and 4 runs scored.

In 2297 Stabb has hit at a .300 clip with 48 hits, 6 home runs, 28 RBIs and has scored 18 times.

Week's Premier Performer Honored by RL: 26-year-old Mike Thunderdome sent shock waves through Railroad League last week with an eye-popping performance that brought him the Railroad League Player of the Week Award.

A newcomer to the league, Thunderdome made the establishment sit up and take notice, punishing opposing pitchers with a .625 average, 10 hits in 16 at-bats, no home runs and 5 RBI.

Where the Shaw HS Knuckle Punchers center fielder goes from here, only the baseball gods know for sure, but Thunderdome certainly made his mark last week.

Thunderdome is currently batting .306 with 1 home run and 20 RBIs.

[StLee]

I don't understand the order that is generated for this mock draft other than it seems random. That is not how I have my draft set to be, so it looks like I need to manually move every team into the propoer slot before the actual draft.

Anyway, this gives you an idea of the talent coming into the lague in the 2297 Rookie Draft in October.

[OrangeP47]

I followed your lead for my league and set the draft after the league concludes, a long with a lengthy time period for the draft pool to be revealed (which I assume you have too) and have found that at the time the draft pool is revealed the draft order is wrong, but when it comes time for the actual draft it fixes itself without intervention needed. Though that said, just because it worked for me, doesn't mean it'll work for you, so by all means fix it manually for some piece of mind if that's preferable.