The Challengers lost for the first time this season, but bounced back winning Game 2 against the Therwil Flyers on Saturday, April 25 at Therwil. After losing 10-14 in Game 1, the C’s posted a 8-4 victory over the Flyers in Game 2. The C’s have now a 3-1 record and are tied for third place with the Flyers whom they will face again on May 2.
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Challengers spielen in Therwil
Nach dem erfolgreichen Saisonstart mit zwei Erfolgen gegen die Reussbühl Eagles trifft das NLA-Team am Samstag, 25. April in Therwil auf die Flyers. Diese starteten gegen die Sissach Frogs ebenfalls mit zwei Siegen in die Saison. Spielbeginn ist um 11.00 & 14.00 Uhr in Therwil Känelmatt.
Continue Reading » Challengers spielen in TherwilPerfekter Start
Die Challengers eröffneten ihre Saison mit zwei klaren Siegen gegen die Reussbühl Eagles am Samstag. Thomas Landis und Neuverpflichtung Tom Huston setzten die offensiven Highlights im ersten Spiel mit zwei Homeruns, und Thomas Burger bekam den Win beim 11-1 Sieg zugesprochen. Player-Coach James Sanders war der siegreiche Pitcher im zweiten Spiel, das die Challengers ebenfalls mühelos mit 9-2 nach Hause brachten.
Das 1.Liga-Team eröffnete seine Saison am Sonntag, 19. April gegen die Jona Bandits und die Romanshorn Submarines in Romanshorn mit je einem Sieg und einer Niederlage. Nachdem die Challengers die Bandits mit 10-5 bezwingen konnten, unterlagen sie anschliessend den gastgebenden Submarines mit 7-9.
Challengers sign Von Burg and Huston
The Challengers have announced the signing of Ueli Von Burg and Tom Huston for the 2009 season. Von Burg, who started his career with the Challengers for whom he played his last game in 1995, returns to the blue and red after playing more than ten years for the cross-town rivals Zurich Barracudas. The 32-year-old infielder will play a key role in the Challengers‘ defense and offense. Huston joined the C’s in off-season after playing from 2003 till 2008 six seasons for the Reussbühl Eagles. The 41-year-old San Diego native will add a lot of experience to the lineup and is considered as one of the best left-handed hitters in Switzerland.
Continue Reading » Challengers sign Von Burg and HustonChallengers drop final two games
The Challengers lost twice to the Therwil Flyers, ending their season with a negative record of 9-11. In Game 1, The Flyers scored seven times in the second inning off Thomas Landis en route to an easy 13-1 win. In the second game, the Challengers offered a better contest, but nevertheless came up on the losing end in a 7-4 defeat.
Continue Reading » Challengers drop final two gamesChallengers keep pace with Indians
The NLA-Team remains in a tie for fourth place with the Lausanne Indians after sweeping the Reussbühl Eagles on Sunday, August 10 at Reussbühl. After a 15-4 win and a fine performance from starter Thomas Burger in Game 1, the C’s posted a 12-4 victory in Game 2. The Challengers moved two games over .500 for the first time this season. They will travel to Sierre on Sunday, August 17, where they will face the Lausanne Indians in a battle for fourth place.
Continue Reading » Challengers keep pace with IndiansChallengers reach .500
The Challengers reached .500 and gave head coach Andy Fleischacker two farewell victories on Sunday, July 20 at Sissach. Thomas Burger allowed two runs in seven effective innings and Harry Bregy worked two scoreless innings for his first save of the season, as the Challengers held on for a 4-2 victory over the Sissach Frogs in Game 1. And it was all Challengers in Game 2, as James Sanders, Willy Schaub and Andy Fleischacker in his last outing for the C’s combined for a shutout, as the C’s cruised to an 8-0 win. Fleischacker signed with the Lake Erie College and will return to the U.S. next week. The C’s improved their record to 7-7 and are now in a tie for fourth place with the Lausanne Indians.
Continue Reading » Challengers reach .500C’s even record, beat Stockholm
The Challengers won for the second time at the Qualifier European Cup Tournament at Brest, Belarus improving their record to 2-2. Starter Thomas Burger went six innings, while James Sanders tossed the final three frames, as the Challengers posted a 9-5 victory over Stockholm, currently first-ranked in the Swedish Elitserien, in Game 4. The offense produced timely hits and the defense turned two crucial double-plays, one of them a 1-2-3 double-play with the bases loaded. The C’s will play their last game against BK Vilnius (2-2) from Lithuania on Friday, June 20 at 1pm. Further informations: Schedule
Continue Reading » C’s even record, beat StockholmC’s downed by KNTU Kirovograd
The Challengers lost Game 3 at the Qualifier European Cup Tournament at Brest, Belarus droping their record to 1-2. The Ukrainian champion KNTU Kirovograd held the Challengers offense to two hits, as the Ukainians rolled to a 11-1 victory over the Swiss Cup winner. Starter Jerome Müller went 4 innings for the C’s, while Tobias Siegrist pitched the final 2 frames. The Challengers will face Stockholm, currently first-ranked in the Swedish Elitserien, on Thursday, June 19 at 9.30am. Further informations: Schedule
Continue Reading » C’s downed by KNTU KirovogradChallengers defeated by Brest Zubrs
The Challengers lost Game 2 at the Qualifier European Cup Tournament at Brest, Belarus. The C’s were defeated 1-10 by the Belorussian champion Brest Zubrs, as the Belorussian pitchers held the Challengers to two hits. Starter Andy Fleischacker went 4 1/3 innings for the C’s, while James Sanders pitched the final 3 2/3 frames. The Challengers have now a 1-1 record after beating Uks Deby Osielsko from Poland on opening day and will face the Ukrainian champion KNTU Kirovograd (1-1) on Wednesday, June 18 at 9.30am. Further informations: Schedule
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