The NLB-Team lost the playoff-quarterfinal series against their local rivals Zürich Barracudas, so that its season has ended prematurely. After losing 3-6 in Game 1 the Challengers lost also Game 2 by a score of 4-9 to lose the best-of-three series 0-2. The C’s offense couldn’t break through, a problem, that was acute over the whole 2015 season.
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NLB-Team finishes in 2nd place
The NLB-Team moved into second place with a sweep against the Thun Hunters on Sunday, August 23, their best position during the 2015 season. The Challengers posted two victories against the Hunters, winning 15-2 and 9-4. As in the NLA the C’s will face now their local rivals Zürich Barracudas in the playoff quarterfinals. Game 1 and 2 in the best-of-3 series are scheduled for Saturday, August 29 at the Heerenschürli ballpark.
Continue Reading » NLB-Team finishes in 2nd placeSoftball-Team sweeps Cardinals
The Softball-Team keeps pace to clinch a playoff spot after sweeping the Bern Cardinals on Sunday, August 23 at the Klopstockwiese. After winning Game 1 with a score of 17-2, the C’s added a 8-0 shutout victory to sweep the Cardinals in the season series and to extend their winning streak to a season-high four games. Somit bauten die Challengers ihre Siegesserie auf vier Spiele aus. The C’s are now one game ahead of the Wil Devils, who need a win against the Zürich Barracudas to stay in the race for fourth place.
Continue Reading » Softball-Team sweeps CardinalsJuveniles lose in Semi-Finals
The U12-Juveniles lost their best-of-3 semi-final series against the top seeded Rümlang Kobras on Sunday, August 23 at Rümlang. The SG TruckStar/Challengers had no chance against the still undefeated Kobras. The SG lost the two games 1-21 and 5-15. The other semi-finals between the Therwil Flyers and the Devils/Vikings is tied at 1-1 after two games. Nonetheless the 2015 season was the best for the SG TruckStar/Challengers since the two clubs are cooperating. The Challengers would like to thank the TruckStar for the good cooperation.
Continue Reading » Juveniles lose in Semi-FinalsChallengers face Barracudas in semi-finals
The Challengers will face their cross-town rivals Zürich Barracudas in their best-of-5 semi-final series. The local derby was made possible thanks to a 8-5 Barracudas’ victory in a make-up game against the Bern Cardinals on Saturday. With the loss the Cardinals dropped into fourth place.
Games 1 and 2 will take place the upcoming weekend at the Heerenschürli ballpark. The games will start at 6 pm on Saturday, August 29 and at 2 pm on Sunday, August 30.
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