Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
19 June 2298 - FHE Trades Wilkins for Goodneighbor's Rathmann
It came down to the last hour of a self-imposed trade deadline, but the FHE Yao Guai and Goodneighbor Hancocks finally came to an agreement on a trade that had been rumored for weeks. The trade sends FHE's 33-year-old RHP Mayday Wilkins to Goodneighbor in a swap for 19-year-old minor league RF Joe Rathmann and 19-year-old minor league 3B Danny Vertibird.
Both GMs seemed relieved that the deal had been completed with one stating, "We had to set a deadline to get it done." The players are expected to report to their new teams by tomorrow.
Wilkins has taken the mound for 12 relief appearances this season, nailing down 1 save while notching a 1-0 record with a 7.11 ERA. The reliever has limited opposing batters to a .364 batting average.
In his 2298 season totals, Rathmann has no home runs, .375 BA, .375 OBP, 0 RBIs and 3 runs scored.
19 June 2298 - Gunsmith Suspended, Out 2 Games
The league commissioner's office has notified the Starlight Lady Killers that second baseman Justin Gunsmith has been given a 2-game suspension for his involvement in an incident with the home plate umpire in yesterday's Starlight-Lexington game at Valentine Detective Agency Field. After being called out on a pitch that he deemed a ball, Gunsmith aggressively expressed his displeasure and was promptly ejected from the game.
In the league suspension notice, it stated that he was suspended for making an obscene gesture toward the umpires prior to entering the dugout. The league said that type of behavior would not be tolerated.
Gunsmith and the Lady Killers were unavailable for comment.
This season Gunsmith is batting .266 with 25 hits and no home runs. He has scored 7 times and has 8 runs batted in.
19 June 2298 - Mirelurks Win at Goodneighbor, 8-5
Warwick and Goodneighbor duked it out and the Mirelurks came out victorious.
The Warwick Mirelurks overcame a good performance by Goodneighbor second baseman Jumper Hayes to knock off Goodneighbor, 8-5, at Third Rail Stadium at S. Boston HS. Hayes was 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 times and drove in 3. With the win, Warwick pushed its record to 28-27.
Tutton Gatekeeper, who is on pace for 96 RBI this season, contributed to the Warwick win with a run-scoring ground out in the top of the third. For the game, the third baseman had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 home run, 1 single, 1 run scored, and 4 runs batted in.
"We took advantage of our opportunities," Gatekeeper told the Warwick Daily. "It's as simple as that."
19 June 2298 - Metalbox Leads Assaultrons to 13-4 Win Over Ghouls
The Easy Town Assaultrons trumped the The Slog Ghouls, 13-4, at Easy Town Field. Easy Town left fielder Jarrett Metalbox was terrific. He went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 3 runs and drove in 2. Easy Town pitcher Angel Waterdrink got the win, upping his record to 8-5. Dan Dozier got the loss. The victory gives Easy Town a record of 31-24.
Sean Samuels hit a 2-run double off Dan Dozier in the bottom of the sixth, which put the Assaultrons in front, 5-4. In addition to the double, Samuels had 2 singles, while going 3 for 5.
"Enjoyed this one," Metalbox told the Easy Town Chronicle. "But it's back to work tomorrow."
19 June 2298 - Fusion Now 6-1 After Subduing Yao Guai
Diamond City and FHE played a hard-fought contest.
Diamond City Swatters starter Tim Fusion pitched his team past the FHE Yao Guai, 3-2. Diamond City is now 26-29. FHE is 25-30.
The Yao Guai had little chance against Fusion, who overpowered FHE hitters and struck out 11.
"We put some tough at-bats on some tough pitches," said Diamond City manager Bucky Bachelor.
19 June 2298 - Treestump Delivers Walk-Off Win for Witch Hats
Salem Witch Hats starter Roberto Gonzales was in a rhythm all game. He led his team to a win over the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys, 3-2. Gonzales went the distance for Salem. He gave up 2 runs on 10 hits. Salem's record now stands at 24-31, placing them 5th in the North Charles Association Brotherhood League.
Chris Treestump was the walk-off hero for Salem. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Witch Hats right fielder hit a dramatic solo home run off reliever Jason Vaultick to send the teams home.
Treestump said the team appreciates the support from the fans. "I'm glad we could reward them with a good win," he said after the game.
Nordhagen Beach entered the ninth trailing 2-0. Down to their final out with the bases loaded, Taboo Richardson hit a two-RBI single to score pinch runner Ryan Bale and pinch hitter C3-88 Puppetboy.
19 June 2298 - Abernathy Beats Fort Hagen, 2-1
In a low-scoring clash between Abernathy and Fort Hagen, pitcher Neil Watson was a difference-maker. The right-hander earned accolades in the 2-1 win. T-Bone Heagy closed the game out for Abernathy, earning his 14th save. Abernathy now has a record of 31-24 with the win.
Po Greenzone tagged a home run off All Day Acosta in the top of the sixth. His solo blast put the Adamantium on top, 2-1. In all, Greenzone had 1 single in addition to the home run, while going 2 for 4.
"Win or lose, we pick each other up in this clubhouse," Watson told the Abernathy Herald.