Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kowalski
26 April 2298 - Deathclaws Mow Down T-51s, 9-0
University Point Deathclaws starter Bobby Lidtke was in fine form against the Oberland T-51s at Gwinnett Brewery Park, leading his team to a win, 9-0. Lidtke went 7 innings to notch the win. He scattered 5 hits, walked 1, and struck out 6. His record improves to 2-1. The win puts University Point at 10-6.
The Deathclaws got an important contribution from right fielder Kory Richardson, who in the bottom of the first knocked a 2-2 fastball into left for a 3-run home run. It was his 6th home run of the season and put the Deathclaws ahead, 4-0.
"I made some pitches when I had to," said Lidtke.
26 April 2298 - Langer Slugs Silver Shroud to 13-9 Win
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud topped the Finch Farm Four Leafs, 13-9, with left fielder Safety Langer playing a big role. Langer hit 2 home runs, while scoring 4 runs and driving in 4 for the Silver Shroud in the win. The Four Leafs fall to 6-10 and continue their uneven start to the 2298 season.
Fort Hagen used the clutch hitting of Ben Pawlak to capture the win. The center fielder drilled a grand slam home run in the top of the seventh inning to put the Silver Shroud ahead, 10-8. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a big one.
"I still think this team can play even better," Pawlak told the Fort Hagen Bulletin.
26 April 2298 - Crook Propels Yao Guai to 8-6 Win
FHE left fielder Adam Crook contributed to his team's 8-6 win over the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets. Crook, who is tied for 7th in the SCA in triples with 1, went 3 for 3 with 2 runs scored to lead the offensive attack for the Yao Guai. Jamaica Plain falls to 6-10.
It could have been a different outcome for FHE, had it not been for Tyler Shoemaker, the top prospect . Shoemaker contributed a run-scoring single in the top of the second inning to put FHE up, 1-0.
"Winning is hard sometimes," said Yao Guai manager David Meatcook. "This one was nice to get."
26 April 2298 - Corsica Leads Charge, Sunshine Tidings Blasts Bloodbugs
Good production from center fielder Frank Corsica helped the Sunshine Tidings Chemists topple the County Crossing Bloodbugs, 13-3. Corsica hit 2 home runs, while scoring 3 runs and driving in 3 for the Chemists. The winning pitcher was Bill Sarnacki. His record is now 2-1. The left-hander went 9 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits for the Chemists. The Bloodbugs, at 5-11, have stumbled out of the gate.
In the top of the first of a scoreless game, Corsica hit a 2-run home run to put his team ahead.
"We'll relax tonight and enjoy this win," said Corsica.
26 April 2298 - Party Boys Sneak Past Adamantium, 6-5
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys defeated the Abernathy Adamantium, 6-5. Doing his part was shortstop Austin Engill, who was 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 doubles, and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. The loss drops the Adamantium to 10-6.
The Boys trailed 5-2 entering the bottom of the eighth inning. That was before Brian Masterson hit a three-run home run to knot the game, 5-5.
Dustin Mart was the walk-off hero for Nordhagen Beach. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Party Boys first baseman hit a dramatic run-scoring double to send the teams home.
"We put it together today and came out with the win," Mart said in postgame remarks. "That's the main thing."