Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
26 July 2298 - BMU: Huge 9th Rally by Refractors Locks Up 8-4 Win
The C.I.T. Refractors grabbed a win, 8-4, at Med-Tek Research Ballpark, overcoming a fine effort from Malden pitcher Keegan Richardson. Richardson went 8 innings and allowed 1 run. Malden's current losing streak has reached 5 games.
C.I.T. entered the 9th trailing 3-1. Happy Man, the 21-year old right fielder , had a direct impact on the outcome. Man contributed a 2-run single in the top of the ninth inning to put C.I.T. Ruins up, 5-3. The Refractors went on to score three more in the inning, taking an 8-3 lead.
"Winning the game is always the first objective," Man said.
Walt Barbed (1-5) was credited with the loss and his third blown save of the season. In all, he allowed six earned runs on five hits with a walk with no recorded outs. Drew Adikpick and Blaze Redplate closed out the game for the Grognaks.
26 July 2298 - BMU: Tumbleson Electric in 8-0 Win
Chris Tumbleson shut down the Mass Pike Robobrains today, blanking them 8-0 on 3 hits, ringing up 8 strikeouts and allowing no walks. The Trinity Plaza Snipers pitcher appeared to get stronger as the game went on.
"I don't know if I was getting any stronger," Tumbleson said after the game. "I feel like my mechanics were getting better. I was able to make some adjustments and get a little more comfortable out there."
This year Tumbleson has fashioned a 2-0 mark, 0.33 ERA and pitched 27.1 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .212 against him and he has logged 28 strikeouts.
26 July 2298 - BMU: Aquaboys Lose to Cannibals in Walk Off
The Charles View Cannibals beat the Eastlake Aquaboys, 7-6, at Greenetech Genetics Park. Ryan Pondrose, in particular, was impressive. He was 2-4 with 2 home runs and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 4. The Cannibals go to 22-34 with the win.
Shawn Synthman clinched the win with a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth. In the game, the Charles View first baseman drove in one run.
Synthman told a Charles View Herald reporter that he was "satisfied" with the win.
Eastlake scored four runs in the top of the 9th off Charles View closer Capstone Goofson to tie the game, 6-6.
26 July 2298 - Gunners Topple T-51s, 9-2, as Nuka Shines
Quincy left fielder Andrew Nuka played a vital role in his team's 9-2 triumph over Oberland. He was 4 for 4 with a home run, a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 3 for Quincy. The win puts Quincy at 42-37 this season.
Nuka hit a run-scoring double in the top of the first to help the Quincy cause. The double, which was hit off Gerald Jerry, allowed Quincy to take a 1-0 lead.
"I think we all put in a good day's work," said Nuka.
26 July 2298 - Vault 81 Punchless in 8-0 Loss to Mirelurks
19-year-old Warwick Mirelurks pitcher Dave Kovalenko had a strong outing against the Vault 81 Dwellers at The Homestead today, keeping them off the scoreboard the whole game. He struck out 13 in the 8-0 win and walked 1 while surrendering 6 hits.
"Hopefully there will be plenty more of these in the future for us," he said.
This year Kovalenko has compiled a 9-6 record with a 4.25 ERA.
26 July 2298 - Egret Wins, Danse has 3 hit night
The Egret Ninjas beat the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets, 8-4, at Red Rockets Stadium. The win was due in part to left fielder Paladin Danse, who was 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 2. Egret is now 35-44, while Jamaica Plain is 33-46.
Bill Chaney, the 26-year old center fielder, had a direct impact on the outcome. Chaney contributed a run-scoring walk in the top of the second inning to put Egret up, 2-0.
"It was a solid team effort," said Chaney after the game.
26 July 2298 - Silver Shroud Win, 5-4, Versus Witch Hats
Fort Hagen starter Derek Green pitched well against the Salem Witch Hats at Hubris Comics Park. The left-hander led his team to a win, 5-4. Curtis Thriceshot notched his 27th save in 28 chances. The triumph puts Fort Hagen at 44-35 for the season.
Jim Tiller had a timely hit in the bottom of the sixth inning. With two out and the bases loaded, the Fort Hagen first baseman hit a 2-run single. That put the Silver Shroud in front, 5-4.
"I was able to get good plays made behind me," Green said. "And I was able to make pitches when I needed to make pitches."
Paul Grog of the Shroud was suspended for 2 games today by the league office for "inappropriate actions" during the game. He was ejected in the 8th inning for arguing a call after he struck out on a called third strike. His manager had to physically restrain the Silver Shroud catcher. Bixton Moore caught the 9th inning.
"You get caught up in the situation, emotions. No grudges, you move on," Grog said in the clubhouse after the game, while talking to reporters about the suspension.
For the season Grog is hitting .160, batted in 14 runs with 2 home runs and 13 runs scored.
26 July 2298 - Synths Sneak Past Party Boys, 6-5, in 12
Super Duper Mart Stadium was host to some action-packed drama.
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys got a sterling performance from pitcher Julian Shed, but the Lexington Synths still prevailed, 6-5. Shed threw 6 innings of 4-hit ball. The loss makes Nordhagen Beach 50-29. The Synths broke a seven-game losing streak with the upset victory.
The Synths procured the win, in large part because of pinch hitter T.J. Craighead. In the bottom of the 12th, he produced the game-winning run-scoring single.
"Good win for us, tough loss for them," said Craighead.