The NLB-Team lost twice to the first-placed Bern Cardinals on Saturday, August 19 at the Heerenschürli ballpark. The C’s had not the ghost of a chance in Game 1 against the unbeaten Cardinals, as the Cards cruised to a 24-2 win. Game 2 was much closer before the Cardinals put things out of reach again, as they posted a 31-13 win. The Challengers are in fifth place with a 6-8 record.