Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
5 May 2299 - Lady Killers Win at Sunshine Tidings, 7-3
Behind the hitting of Zeldolph Violet, the Starlight Lady Killers stopped the Sunshine Tidings Chemists, 7-3. Violet was 2 for 4 with a home run, a double, and a walk, while scoring 3 times for the Lady Killers. The win elevated the Lady Killers to 13-10.
Violet had a game-changing home run in the top of the sixth. On a 2-2 forkball from Bill Sarnacki, he banged a solo home run to right-center, giving the Lady Killers a 4-3 lead. It was the 2nd home run of the year for Violet.
"You come to the ballpark to do your job and that's what I did today," Violet told the Starlight News.
Baseball officials have suspended two players for "inappropriate and aggressive conduct." The Lady Killers Damani Beebe and the Chemists Sarnacki will have to sit out 3 and 7 games respectively for their parts in the brawl.
This season Beebe has banged out 28 hits in 82 at-bats for a .341 average with 7 home runs. He is getting on base at a .409 pace and his totals also include 20 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
In 6 starts this season Sarnacki has compiled a 1-3 record and a 5.65 ERA.
5 May 2299 - Red Rockets Down Gunners, 6-1
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets starter Ryan Hartley was in a groove as he led his team to a win over the Quincy Gunners, 6-1. Jamaica Plain now has a record of 12-11 with the win.
The Red Rockets got an important contribution from right fielder David Seaweed, who in the bottom of the third hit a splitter into right for a 3-run home run. It was his 5th home run of the season and put the Red Rockets ahead, 4-0.
"Whenever we hold the other team to one run," said Red Rockets manager Mark Sellsword, "I like our chances."
Steve Gunkill's consecutive-game hitting streak has now climbed to 20 games. The Quincy center fielder smacked 1 hit against the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets in today's game, but he expressed mixed emotions about the streak after watching the Gunners drop the game.
"I feel good about the streak, but don't feel good when we lose," he told reporters. "I'd love to get a hit as well as a win next time so I can celebrate properly."
Steve Gunkill flied out in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, flied out in the 5th and grounded out in the 7th. Thus far this year Gunkill has hit .370 with 4 home runs and 18 RBIs.
5 May 2299 - Powers Now 4-1 After Subduing Ninjas
The Diamond City Swatters beat the Egret Ninjas, 6-1, at The Great Green Jewel. Starting pitcher Tyler Powers was a big reason why. He held his opponent in check all game. The Swatters have now won 4 straight.
The Ninjas had little chance against Powers, who overpowered Egret hitters and struck out 12.
Rookie Oren Gep's 6th-inning home run proved to be the game-sealing hit. With two runners on and the Swatters up 2-1, Gep took a Gary Estate (1-3) pitch over the right center field wall. It was Gep's third homer.
"We'll savor this win," Powers told the Diamond City News, "then get ready for the next game."
5 May 2299 - Brahmin Helps Witch Hats Beat Ghouls, 19-9
The Salem Witch Hats topped the The Slog Ghouls, 19-9, with third baseman Ian Brahmin playing a big role. Brahmin was 4-6 with 2 doubles and 2 singles, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 4 for the Witch Hats in the win. The Witch Hats sport a record of 8-15.
The Witch Hats got an important contribution from pitcher Roy Syme, who in the top of the fifth knocked a 2-1 sinker into left for a 2-run double. It was his 2nd double of the season and put the Witch Hats ahead, 6-3.
"You know, at the end of the day, it's about who scores the most runs," said Salem manager Proper Lighthouse.
Dan Ackerman and Kody Downing each had four hits apiece. CF Mike Castillo added three hits, a double, three runs, and three RBI in the 22-hit Witch Hats assault.
5 May 2299 - Win Makes Silver Shroud 16-7
Fort Hagen rode a decent outing from starter Matt Hope to victory over the Lexington Synths. The final score was 6-3. The save went to Curtis Thriceshot, his 6th this season. The triumph puts Fort Hagen at 16-7 for the season.
The Silver Shroud got a big at-bat from third baseman Micah Morals. For the game, Morals went 1 for 3 with a home run and a walk, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. In the bottom of the sixth, with a runner on 1st, he stroked a 2-run home run. His 4th home run of the season gave Fort Hagen a 5-3 lead.
"I made some pitches when I had to," said Hope.
5 May 2299 - Party Boys Upend Four Leafs, 5-2
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys saddled the Finch Farm Four Leafs with a loss at Finch Family Park. The final score was 5-2. Brian Masterson was 3 for 4, including 2 singles and 1 home run. The Nordhagen Beach second baseman scored 1 run and drove in 3. Nordhagen Beach reliever Drama Miller picked up the win to move to 1-0, while Night Demon Archaki picked up his 10th save on the season. Chris Deathclaw suffered the loss. The win puts Nordhagen Beach at 17-6 this season.
Masterson made an early impact for Nordhagen Beach when he stroked his 2nd home run of the season. The 3-run home run, which came in the top of the third, put the Party Boys on top, 5-1.
"It's nice to come out on top today," said Masterson.