Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
1 August 2299 - Castillo Leads Charge, Oberland Blasts Mirelurks
The Oberland T-51s defeated the Warwick Mirelurks, 13-2, at The Homestead today. Leading the charge for Oberland was left fielder Prof Castillo. He was 2 for 3 with a home run, a double, and 2 walks, while scoring 4 runs and driving in 4. Matt Udder, the winner, goes to 11-7. He allowed 2 runs on 6 hits, with no walks and 4 strikeouts over 5 innings. Getting the save was Matt Ranger, his 1st.
With Oberland leading 3-2 in the top of the fifth, Castillo hit a curveball from Bubba Edwards for a bases-clearing double. It was his 16th double of the season and put the T-51s ahead, 6-2.
"I wish every win came this easy," said Castillo.
The triumph puts Oberland at 43-41 for the season.
1 August 2299 - Wickliffe Hits 2 home runs in Chemists Win
The Sunshine Tidings Chemists topped the County Crossing Bloodbugs, 6-3, in North Charles Association action at ArcJet Systems Stadium. The game was highlighted by the performance of Sunshine Tidings shortstop Chris Wickliffe. The winning pitcher was Bill Sarnacki. His record is now 7-11. The left-hander went 8 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits for the Chemists. Vince Moon notched his 8th save in 9 chances.
Wickliffe had a game-changing home run in the bottom of the sixth. On a 0-1 fastball from Danny Neikirk, he banged a 2-run home run to left, giving the Chemists a 5-3 lead. It was the 5th home run of the year for Wickliffe.
"If we play like this, we can win a lot of games," Wickliffe told the Sunshine Tidings Citizen.
The win puts the Chemists at 36-48, while the Bloodbugs drop to 31-53.
1 August 2299 - Tiller Excels in 9-4 Fort Hagen Win
In the 9-4 Fort Hagen win over Easy Town, the impact of Jim Tiller was substantial. Tiller, who is tied for 8th in the NCA with a .398 on-base percentage, was 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 4. Brent Hooker was the winning pitcher. Over 7.2 innings, he allowed 4 runs on 11 hits, with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts. The North Charles Association Institute League-leading Silver Shroud are 54-30.
Organizae Brown, the 20-year old shortstop , had a direct impact on the outcome. Brown contributed a 2-run double in the top of the third inning to put Fort Hagen up, 4-0.
"We maximized our offense today," said Fort Hagen skipper Mark Andersen. "That makes everyone's life easier."
1 August 2299 - Violent Violet Stars for Lady Killers in 5-1 Win
Zeldolph Violet made an impact in the 5-1 Starlight win over Nordhagen Beach. Violet, who is on pace for 94 RBI this season, belted 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice. Starlight pitcher Jonathan Newman got the win. He's now 8-2. Night Demon Archacki was tagged with the loss. Starlight now has a record of 48-36 with the win.
In the top of the eighth, Violet put his team in front with his 21st home run of the season. The 2-run home run, which came against Night Demon Archacki, made it 3-1, Starlight.
Violet said his team "played with focus."
1 August 2299 - Beat Goes On for Swatters, Win 6-2 Over Red Rockets
The Diamond City Swatters got a stellar performance from pitcher Tyler Powers, who handcuffed the Jamaica Plain offense en route to a win, 6-2, at The Great Green Jewel. Powers picked up the win for Diamond City, going 7.1 innings. He gave up 2 runs on 6 hits. He now sports a record of 12-3. Diamond City has now won 6 games in a row.
Danny Suarez dealt the Red Rockets a blow in the bottom of the third. Batting with runners on 1st and 2nd and Diamond City leading 3-1, Suarez hit a full count fastball for a 2-run double.
"I just tried to attack the bottom of the zone," Powers said.