Dreamers to Relocate Before Season #6 - August 4, 2004
Missing Players Found - April 16, 2003
Berkeley Sanctioned - February 19, 2003
Reaction to Sioux City Sanctions - February 13, 2003
Sioux City Sanctioned - February 13, 2003
Seagal Roughed Up - February 13, 2003
Sioux City Draft Troubles - February 12, 2003
New York Pitcher Refuses to Go Overseas - February 6, 2003
Moscow Pitcher Released - February 5, 2003
Post-Contraction Draft Note - December 6, 2002
Thurmond Finds New Opportunity - December 5, 2002
Offseason Shakeup - December 4, 2002
Body of Imposter Found - June 17, 2002
Carnage Continues - May 30, 2002
Ricardo Dead, Collosus Prime Suspect - May 27, 2002
D.C. Imposter - May 20, 2002
Sioux City Catcher Disappears - May 20, 2002
Evans Third No-Hit Bid Ends in Ninth - August 22,
2001
Evans Throws Another No-Hitter - August 7, 2001
Longest Game in B-Nut History - July 10, 2001
Dreamers to Relocate Before Season #6 - August 4, 2004
Berkeley - The Berkeley Dreamers made official today their plans of relocating to the Southern California city of San Onofre. There had been speculation for some time that the Dreamers were going to leave Berkeley, one of the four original Bug Nut cities. Unable to stay profitable in an area where most patrons were in a constant LSD mind-altered state, the Dreamers felt that the only way to stay competitive would be to move to the new location. The Dreamers' departure means only one city remains of the original four in Bug Nut Season #1, the Tombstone Morticians. The other two teams are no longer in the league, as Springfield went to the Blood Nut League in exchange for Sioux City and the Washington D.C. franchise was lost in a tragic mid-air collision with the plane carrying the Beijing contingent to the first ever B-Nut Goodwill Games. The Goodwill Games, which were scheduled to be played after Season #4 in Tokyo, never took place. Springfield later moved to Columbia and was lost to a bizzare tragedy that left the entire roster dead at the hands of drugged out fans, forcing the team to withdraw from the Blood Nut League.
Missing Players Found - April 16, 2003
Mayberry
- Four players who mysteriously disappeared after Bug Nut Season #3 have
been found wandering the streets of Mayberry. Otis the Drunk, Fred Rutherford,
Mr. Gilligan, and Floyd the Barber all disappeared shortly after the conclusion
of the strike-shortened third season. All were presumed dead and were inducted
into the B-Nut Hall of Fame, better known as Tungland. The four were found
together wandering aimlessly, although they did seem to be in good spirits.
Local authorities are trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened,
but so far details are not available. There have been indications that they
may like to resume their B-Nut careers.
Berkeley Sanctioned - February 19, 2003
Bug
Nut League - Cole Weston was made a free agent today as the second sanction
of the season has been handed down already - this time to the Berkeley Dreamers.
The problem goes back to a trade that Berkeley made in Season #4 when they
traded players plus their next draft pick and their chance at the next super
draft pick to Burbank of the Blood Nut League in exchange for Marlon Brando
and another player. Burbank left the Blood Nut League to join the newly formed
Rogue League and Berkeley drafted as they normally would in any season. Berkeley
tried to argue that since Burbank is out of the league, the draft pick should
revert back to them. The rest of the league, however, disagreed and felt that
the spirit of the original trade should be honored. Therefore, the following
actions were decided:
1. Burbank is not entitled to the draft picks due to their defection to the Rogue League.
2. The next time there is a super draft pick, Berkeley's entry goes to the team with the worst record in either the Bug Nut or the Blood Nut Leagues.
3. Berkeley must release one draft pick, determined to be third baseman Cole Weston. Weston immediately goes to the waiver wire (with Berkeley being skipped over). If no teams pick him up, then he returns to Berkeley. The team claiming Weston moves to the bottom of the waiver list and must release a player to get to the 35 man limit. Berkeley has the first chance at the released player before that player goes to the free agent list.
Reaction to the sanction has been generally favorable, and while Berkeley does not like it, they will abide by the ruling. Sioux City officials have made it clear that they feel the punishment is not severe enough in light of the sanctions they received. Sioux City supporters feel that this is one more example of the white man going easy on their own, while the Savages are beaten down. League officials have responded that the two cases are different because Sioux City is a repeat offender and this is Berkeley's first such problem.
Reaction to Sioux City Sanctions - February 13, 2003
Sioux City - Reeling from the most severe sanctions ever handed down by the B-Nut Leagues, Sioux City claims that it had no intention of violating draft rules and has stated that the troubles have come about through miscommunication. Hoping to at least reduce the severity of the penalties, Sioux City filed an appeal after the sanctions were announced. That appeal has already been answered and denied, meaning that the sanctions go into their full effect immediately.
Throughout the entire process, B-Nut officials remained unconvinced that Sioux City was only suffering from "miscommunication". They believe that Sioux City intentionally disregarded draft policy. They have also stated that even if the problem were only miscommunication, it is still the responsibility of each team to follow the proper procedures. One high-ranking official noted, "They are not exempt from the rules just because they don’t understand the rules."
The defenders of Sioux City, though few in number, have been very vocal since the sanctions were made public. They claim that the Savages are being taken advantage of, once again, by "the white menace". They say that there needs to be more compassion and a better effort at connecting with their fellow man. Sioux City supporter Lou Diamond Phillips stated that "all anyone ever does to the Savages is take, take, take!" Former Sioux City pitcher, Ken Kinder, who retired from the team after Season #4, feels that all the blame in this situation should be placed on the United States Republican Party, and that Sioux City should just be left alone.
The most common response around the league, however, has been that the sanctions, though severe, are pretty much right on. They feel that Sioux City is using their communication and cultural differences as a shield to hide their shady practices.
Just
four games into Season #5, the sanctions come at a time when the franchise
looked to be headed in the right direction after three years of futility.
Billy Bowlegs was thrust into the starting rotation as the number three starter
and was expected to have a huge impact on a team that lost 119 games last
season and has averaged 106 losses per season for every year they have been
in existence. Kicking Bear was expected to be the primary shortstop in a much-improved
lineup. The holes created by their departures will be difficult to fill and
the loss of future draft picks will hurt their development for years to come.
Sioux City Sanctioned - February 13, 2003
Sioux City - After a lengthy investigation, it has been determined that Sioux City intentionally circumvented draft rules in their dealings with George Coe. Because Sioux City is a repeat offender, the B-Nut Leagues decided that they would face severe sanctions. The decisions handed down are as follows:
Seagal Roughed Up - February 13, 2003
Bloated
and sluggish actor Steven Seagal was found badly beaten after testifying against
the acquaintances of some members of the Chicago Choirboys baseball club.
Even though his attackers were "coo coo crazy", he was able to kung-foo
enough to break free and seek refuge at a Buddhist temple. Seagal is expected
to miss at least 6 weeks due to his injuries. Seagal, in his first year, did
quietly state that "While this is definitely....(mumbling)..........my
rookie.....(mumbling).....I'm looking forward to being productive...(mumbling)....
joining Tungland. I don't mean the eat'n tongue."
Sioux City Draft Troubles - February 12, 2003
Sioux
City - Controversy continues follow the much maligned Sioux City Savages
of the Bug Nut League. Discovered to be part of another shady draft deal,
the Savages are facing sanctions and will most likely lose the services of
relief pitcher George Coe. A decision on sanctions is expected within the
hour.
The problem stems from the Season #5 Chump Draft when Sioux City chose Las Vegas pitcher George Coe. Coe actually pitched more than 80 innings for Las Vegas in Blood Nut Season #4, and was therefore ineligible for the Chump Draft. Sioux City is claiming they intended to draft outfielder Clara George, whose name was listed in their reports as "George, C." Sioux City claims that they mistook that name to be the name of George Coe, even though every name in the list was shown with last name and first initial. For some mysterious reason Las Vegas did not question why George Coe was drafted.
When George Coe showed up at spring training, Sioux City could not figure out why he said he was a pitcher, because they thought they had drafted an outfielder. Clara George and the Florida Wrinkles, meanwhile, had no idea that Clara had been drafted and Florida forced Clara to retire. Sioux City management told George Coe, also facing retirement, that he would have to move to the bullpen and serve only in a relief role.
This is not the first time Sioux City has been involved in questionable draft practices, which does not sit well the B-Nut Leagues. The most recent troubles were at the trade deadline of Season #4 when Sioux City signed two players, Lucy Ricardo and Nikita Kruschev, who were already playing for teams in the Blood Nut League. Kruschev ended up staying with Sioux City, only to be released in the off-season, while the situation with Ricardo turned ugly, ultimately leading to the deaths of Ricardo, relief pitcher Chief Joseph, and Beer Nut player Dr. Collosus. The continued and blatant disregard of B-Nut draft policies will no doubt have a bearing on the severity of sanctions imposed.
New York Pitcher Refuses to Go Overseas - February 6, 2003
New
York City - Ralph Waldo Emerson refused to report to the Stockholm Cerebrals
of the Bug Nut League after being chosen with the 22nd pick of the Chump Draft.
Emerson stated that he will only play for New York City and will not play
on a team that is located overseas. After failing to make any progress in
its attempts to resolve the stalemate throughout spring training, Stockholm
decided to release Emerson from his obligations. To replace him, Stockholm
selected relief pitcher Hans Bellmer. Due to the unnusual nature of the situation,
Bellmer will not have to clear the waiver wire before joining Stockholm. Bellmer,
who last season was a member of the world champion Paris Exhibitionists and
was released during spring training, had been contemplating retirement, but
welcomes the opportunity to continue playing. New York City opened their season
yesterday with a loss to Chicago, while Stockholm opens their season today.
Moscow Pitcher Released - February 5, 2003
Moscow
- Just nine hours before the opening of Season #5 for both the Blood
Nut and Bug Nut Leagues, the Moscow Tyrants have announced the release of
pitcher Jacques Chirac. Chirac is one of six new draft picks that include
catcher George W. Bush and pitcher Tony Blair.
No reason was given for the sudden release, and Chirac himself was shocked at the news. He feels that he should be given more time to work out whatever problems he has had in spring training, although he is unclear on what those problems may be.
By the end of the day, Moscow is expected to announce the player they would like to sign to fill Chirac's vacant roster spot. Any player Moscow signs will have to clear the waiver wire first. There are 13 teams ahead of Moscow on the recently established waiver list. Moscow is scheduled to play today, but the forecast calls for heavy rainfall.
Chirac will immediately join the free agent pool. Any team wanting to sign him will have to go through the waiver process as well.
Clinton Saddened
William Clinton expressed his disappointment in an unsolicited response to
the sudden, inexplicable release. Clinton, who is a close friend of Chirac,
could not understand why the draft pick would be released on Opening Day.
He echoed Chirac's sentiment that he should be given more time to work out
whatever problems he is having. Clinton added that he felt the problem was
not Chirac, but instead the problem was an impatient Moscow ownership.
It should be noted that William Clinton has been trying to get noticed by the Bug Nut League for years. He was consistently denied by the Washington D.C. Heroes. Since the tragic mid-air collision that destroyed the Heroes franchise, as well as the Beijing franchise, the Moscow Tyrants have taken over much of the Washington D.C. farm system. Clinton, along with another close friend, Saddam Hussein, are known to have sought a tryout with the Tyrants, but both were denied the opportunity.
Post-Contraction Draft Note - December 6, 2002
Washington D.C. / Beijing - The surviving players from the mid-air collision that wiped out two teams are finding that moving on will be a long, difficult process. From Beijing, Georges Pompidou has been forced to retire, Wang Hongwen is currently a free agent, and Toshiki Kaifu was chosen by Moscow in the Contraction Draft. Meanwhile, from D.C., Constantin Brancusi was forced to retire, Woodrow Wilson chose to retire after no teams showed interest in him, and Andrea Mantegna was chosen by Mayberry in the Contraction Draft.
Other draft day decisions:
H. Rousseau in the Blood Nut League is an imposter and will be killed. The
imposter is known as Hank Rousseau, the genuine player is known as Henri Rousseau.
Hank Rousseau will not be eligible for Tungland.
Deke Slayton, a free agent, was discovered to be an imposter and will be killed. Deke will not be eligible for Tungland.
Nikita Kruschev is officially part of the Sioux City team.
T. Tank, former Mississippi player, is officially missing. No one is looking for him, and no one knows his first name.
Thurmond Finds New Opportunity - December 5, 2002
Florida
- Strom Thurmond turns 100 today, which means that the former Washington D.C.
prospect has now become a Florida prospect. Since the loss of the team in
the mid-air collision with Beijing, the D.C. prospects have been looking for
teams to hook up with. Many of them have gone to Moscow (George W. Bush and
Rudolph Giuliani are two of Moscow's draft picks this season). Thurmond stated
that he is excited about the prospect of playing with fellow Wrinkles.
Offseason Shakeup - December 4, 2002
It has been an extremely busy off-season and there have been an unprecedented number of tragedies that have claimed the lives of many players. The following are various B-Nut news stories explaining many of the events that have taken place since the end of Season #4:
Washington D.C. / Beijing - Two entire B-Nut teams were wiped out by a disaster of epic proportions. The Washington D.C. Heroes, of the Bug Nut League, and the Beijing Commies, of the Blood Nut League, were en route to the first ever B-Nut Goodwill Games, scheduled to be played after Season #4 in Tokyo, when their planes collided mid-flight. The fiery explosion left few survivors - the only ones from D.C. being Constantin Brancusi, Woodrow Wilson, and Andrea Mantegna, while the only survivors from Beijing were Wang Hongwen, Toshiki Kaifu, and Georges Pompidou. There is no explanation for what caused the crash, and foul play has not been ruled out. The two teams are not going to remain in the B-Nut Leagues. All of the dead players are immediately eligible for Tungland. The survivors will be placed in the Contraction Draft.
Arctic - Facing bankruptcy due to low attendance in the freezing temperatures, the Arctic team from the Bug Nut League will be contracted following Season #4, and its players will be placed in the first ever Contraction Draft. This announcement came on the heels of a bizarre and tragic accident at an off-season charity event where eight players were killed at the Arctic Firepit Stadium when an ice column plummeted to the field. All eight players were killed instantly. The dead players are Vihjalmur Stefansson, George Vancouver, Billy Dean Anderson, Christopher Middleton, Sir Joseph Banks, Alexander Mackenzie, Don Gaspar De Portola, and Sven Anders Hedin. They are all immediately eligible for Tungland.
Mississippi - Mississippi, of the Blood Nut League, will be contracted prior to Season #5 as the players have fallen out of shape during the off-season due to general drunkeness and widespread syphillis. The team is unmotivated to show up and play, and the stadium has been turned into a concert venue for drunken musicians. The few players that can still play have been placed in the Contraction Draft. The Contraction Draft players are White Bread Keans, Bone Daddy, Daddy Hotcakes, and Professor Longhair.
Columbia - After a disturbing course of events that have led to the latest tragedy, the Columbia team will be withdrawn from the Blood Nut League, as the entire roster is dead. Drugged out fans, bewildered by the sight of Paul Bunyan, Mister Magoo, and Brom Bones playing baseball, stormed the field and beat the entire roster of players to death during a violent Oba Oba dance. Of the many bizarre aspects to this story, the killing took place during an off-season exhibition.
Moon - Struggling with the high operating costs of playing on the moon, the Moon team has elected to move to Cape Canaveral, Florida, and will leave the Bug Nut League to join the newly formed Rogue League. Two players, Edwin Aldrin and Robert Crippen, have decided to remain in the B-Nut Leagues and will be placed in the Contraction Draft.
Rome - Rome has elected to leave the Bug Nut League and join the Rogue League after new investors lured the team away by pouring money into refurbishing the Colloseum, which had fallen into a sad state of disrepair. Top Rome officials and Rome player representative Johnny Ringo have also indicated that they envision a league where there are no female players, as well as no toon players. Three members of the team refused to go to the Rogue League and will thus be placed in the Contraction Draft. The three are Emperor Maximinus, Emperor Commodus, and Emperor Numerianus.
Rikers Island - At Rikers Island, it was revealed that unchained and unguarded players have been raping each other since the all-star break of Season #3. The raping was allowed to continue until the end of Season #4 until bylaws could be written. The players have refused to change and subsequently have elected to leave the Blood Nut League and join the Rogue League, where their deviant behavior can continue unabated. Five players have elected to stay in the B-Nut Leagues and will comply with the rules. They are Edwin Hubble, Vitus Bering, Charles Hughs, George Williams, and George Blue. They will be placed in the Contraction Draft.
Burbank - Burbank, of the Blood Nut League, has sparked controversy by electing to go to the Rogue League for the sole purpose of promising that all extra inning games shall end in ties. The only player refusing to go was Eddie Murphy, who will be placed in the Contraction Draft.
Body of Imposter Found - June 17, 2002
Washington, D.C. - The lifeless body of a man going by the name of Thomas Paine was found in a dumpster behind a local D.C. donut shop early this morning. The real Thomas Paine continues to play ball for the New York City Scribblers of the Blood Nut League. The imposter Paine had last been seen being taken into custody by the Washington D.C. police on charges of fraud and identity theft. Speculation is that questioning went too far and someone on the police force dumped Paine's body. Cause of death was determined to be multiple blows to the back of the head with a blunt object. A statement released by the D.C. Police Department stated that Paine had been released pending further investigation.
The imposter Paine had been playing a utility role for the Washington D.C. Heroes of the Bug Nut League. Paine had hit a home run in each of his last two appearances. His real identity has not been discovered.
Carnage Continues - May 30, 2002
Sioux
City/Carpathian Mountain - Two grizzly murders occured this evening in
two very different locations, but with a common connection. Dr. Collosus was
discovered hanging from a tree limb outside a local Carpathian Mountain tavern,
while many miles away Chief Joseph was cut down by a bullet to the forehead
in the ninth inning of tonight's Sioux City home game.
Dr. Collosus had been drained of all of his blood, with no puncture wounds discovered, and had a red bondage ball stuffed in his mouth. Incredibly, Dr. Collosus was discovered at virtually the exact same time that the umpire at the Sioux City game left his place behind home plate, took three steps toward Joseph at the pitcher's mound, and fired a bullet into the middle of his forehead. During the madness that followed, the umpire walked away and disappeared. Chief Joseph was dead before his body hit the ground.
The two horrific murders follow on the heels of the Lucy Ricardo slaying. It was common knowledge in the Carpathian Mountain region that Dr. Collosus had tortured and scalped Ricardo, and then left her body to the wolves. It was widely speculated that someone on the Sioux City Savages had ordered the "hit" on Ricardo, who had signed with the team while still playing for the Chicago Chiorboys.
Chief Joesph had just entered the game against the Paris Exhibitionists in the top of the ninth in relief of Spotted Tail to face the mighty, but often tired, Frank Borman. Paris was leading 11-7 at the time, and Joseph got Borman to hit a ground ball for the 2nd out of the inning. It was at this time that the "umpire" went to work. It was later discovered that the real umpire had been stuffed into the trunk of a car. The real umpire was unharmed and was only able to say that his attacker had an Italian accent and used a lot of profanity. After a long delay, Ken Kinder came in and finished the top of the ninth for Sioux City, and Paris went on to win the game 11-9.
Ricardo Dead, Collosus Prime Suspect - May 27, 2002
Carpathian Mountain - The remains of Lucy Ricardo have been found in a remote area of the Carpathian Mountains. Most of her body had been ravaged by wolves, but enough was left for investigators to give a possitive identification. Autopsy results indicate that Mrs. Ricardo had been scalped and tortured. Local law enforcement have been quick to follow leads and have already narrowed down the list of suspects. The prime suspect is Dr. Collosus of the Beer Nut League's Carpathian Mountain Thrillers. According to authorities all signs indicate that Dr. Collosus played a key role in Ricardo's violent death. Among those signs are the location of her body, which was found in the same vicinity of Collosus' laboratory, as well as the torture techniques used, which were right in line with Dr. Collosus' "style".
According to the lead investigating officer, "Everything points to Dr. Collosus on this one, the only mystery is why he scalped her. It is entirely possible that Dr. Collosus acted alone, and that the scalping is just his twisted mind playing games with us. On the other hand, this could be his way of indicating that Sioux City played a role in this brutal assassination." Ricardo had been playing for both the Chicago Choirboys of the Blood Nut League and the Sioux City Savages of the Bug Nut League. Signed with Chicago at the beginning of Season 4, Ricardo had inexplicably signed with Sioux City near the trade deadline. Chicago had no idea she was doing this, while Sioux City claims that they thought she was a free agent.
Justice works a bit differently in the Carpathian Mountains, where grizzly deaths attributed to assorted monsters is almost commonplace. Despite all the evidence, Collosus has not yet been charged with a crime and is currently at large.
Lucy Ricardo will be eligible for induction into Tungland, the B-Nut Leagues Hall of Fame, at the end of Blood Nut Season #4.
D.C. Imposter - May 20, 2002
Washington
D.C. - A man going by the name of Thomas Paine is currently under investigation
for fraud. Paine, a utility player for the Washington D.C. Heroes of the Bug
Nut League, has been brought in for questioning regarding his true identity.
The real Thomas Paine has played his entire career for the New York City Scribblers
of the Blood Nut League. It is believed that the faux Thomas Paine on D.C.
used the name to get a tryout with the Heroes club.
The discovery of imposters in the Bug Nut League is not an unknown phenomenon. When the Moscow Tyrants entered the league for season 2, three players were executed for being imposters. It was later found that one player, Mao Tse-Tung, was not an imposter after all. The B-Nut Leagues Hall of Fame was named Tungland in honor of Mao.
Sioux City Catcher Disappears - May 20, 2002
Sioux
City - Lucy Ricardo, catcher for at least two teams in the B-Nut Leagues,
has disappeared. All her belongings still hang in her locker in Sioux City.
Foul play has not been ruled out.
Ricardo signed as a free agent earlier this season for the Bug Nut League's Berkeley Dreamers and was later released. She then hooked up with the Sioux City Savages, also of the Bug Nut League, at the trade deadline. She has also been playing for the Chicago Choirboys of the Blood Nut League. Apparently she has been under contract with Chicago for the entire season, but was quietly renting herself out to any team that would take her. Berkeley officials responded that they were not aware of her contract status with Chicago at the time they signed her and they released her after an unimpressive stint in the minors. Sioux City officials were not available for comment, but former Sioux City player, Tiny Tecumseh, claims that Sioux City was aware that Ricardo was already on the Chicago roster. Tecumseh was the player who was released so that Sioux City could sign Ricardo.
Lucy's husband, Ricky Ricardo, second baseman for Mayberry, was visibly distressed when informed of her disappearance. Most of his comments were indecipherable, but when told that she has been playing for more than one team at a time, he said that she would have some "splainin to do". Bizarre events are no stranger to the Ricardo household, so Ricky remains confident that in the end everything will work out.
Rumors are flying about the whereabouts of Lucy Ricardo. Richard Dreyfuss, Ricardo's Sioux City teammate who was signed at the same time as Ricardo, has indicated that he heard some things, but he was not specific as to what he meant. When pressed for more, he said, "You know...things."
A spokesman claiming to represent the Chicago Choirboys, but speaking on a condition of annonymity, has indicated that they had no idea that Ricardo was attempting to play on more than one team. He also expects Ricardo to be in uniform for their next game, saying, "You know, that thing they got goin over there, that's just nothin, just blowin off steam. Ricardo ain't no Savage, she's a Choirboy all the way. All these things coming up, I don't know, what are ya gonna do? You got this guy saying this and that guy saying that. It's all just talk."
Both Chicago and Sioux City aren't exactly female friendly ballparks. The current number of female Sioux City players stands at four (Mary Bagby, Anna Carmichael, Olive Oatman, and One-Eyed Dixie). There are an estimated 27 female players in the Bug Nut League alone. The Rome Gladiators (zero female players) have been campaigning to have females banned from B-Nut League play. To date, their pleas have fallen on deaf ears. Team representative, Johnny Ringo, catcher, said that the disappearance of Ricardo is proof that female players do not belong in the league. Ringo is also on record as being anti-toon.
Evans Third No-Hit Bid Ends in Ninth - August 22, 2001
Berkeley, CA - Frederick Evans came within one out of pitching his third no-hitter of the season [Season #4]. With two out in the ninth, Idi "Good Time" Amin broke up the no-hit bid with a single.
Evans Throws Another No-Hitter - August 7, 2001
Berkeley, CA - Frederick Evans of the Berkeley Dreamers continues to dominate as he threw his second no-hitter in six starts last night. Within this latest stretch of starts was also a 2 hit shutout. On the season, Evans has two no-hitters, three 2-hit shutouts, two 3-hit shutouts, and one 4-hit shutout. Out of 27 starts, Evans has 19 complete games.
Evans is considered a lock to win his second Don Knotts Excellence in Pitching Award. His numbers so far on the season (Season #4): 21 wins, 3 losses, 1.68 ERA, 230 IP, 113 H, 48 R, 43 ER, 11 HR, 238 K, 74 BB, 2 HB, 1 WP, 1 BK.
Last season's stats are also pretty impressive (25 W, 9 L, 1.79 ERA, 309 K).
Berkeley trails Tombstone by 6 games.
Longest Game in B-Nut History - July 10, 2001
Berkeley, CA - The Berkeley Dreamers of the Bug Nut League won the longest game in B-Nut League history by a score of 4 to 3 after a marathon 20 innings.
The game featured the lead candidate for the Season #4 Don Knotts Excellence
in Pitching Award,
Frederick Evans, going for Berkeley against Charlie Chaplin of the Moon Walkers.
The game had been 3 to 1 after 4 innings. Then there was no scoring until
the top of the 9th. Evans had held the Moon to 1
run through 8 2/3 innings, but gave up a 2 run shot to Charles Conrad of the
Moon to tie it at 3. Then the bullpens shut each other down as both teams
went scoreless until the bottom of the 20th inning when Paul Caponigro of
Berkeley hit his 2nd home run of the game off reliever Roh Tae Woo.
Woo went 6 1/3 in relief and took the loss. Of the 7 total runs, 6 of those came as the result of 5 home runs (Caponigro - 2 solo hr, Louis Daguerre - solo hr, Neil Armstrong - solo hr, Conrad - 2 run hr). Berkeley used 7 pitchers, Moon used 5. Two players had 9 at bats in the game, while 7 players had 8 at bats.
The worst batter for Berkeley was George Silk, who was the catcher for the
entire game and went 0
for 8 with 2 strikeouts. Worst for the Moon was Virgil Grissom, who went 0
for 6 and came out of the game after 13 innings. Donald Slayton was the catcher
for Moon and he also caught the entire game (went 2 for 9 and grounded into
a double play).