Line score
| TEAMS | 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | 5. | 6. | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Cardinals | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | - | - | 15 | 12 | 4 |
| Senators | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | - | - | 13 | 12 | 5 |
Close 13:15 in the top match against Cologne
The Düsseldorf Senators’ 2nd men’s team suffered a narrow defeat in the eagerly awaited top game of the district league. With a final score of 13:15, the team led by head coach Max lost against the strong team from Cologne, who ultimately prevailed in a thrilling game. Despite the defeat, the Senators put in a fighting performance and remain an opponent to be taken seriously in the league.
An exciting game
The game got off to an extremely even start. Both teams gave each other nothing and fought a hard-fought match right from the start. The Senators did not get off to a strong start and were only able to score one run in the first innings. However, Cologne also showed its class and responded promptly, resulting in an exciting exchange of blows.
Offensive power on both sides
The offense of both teams was in top form on this day. The Düsseldorf batsmen once again showed their skills and put numerous runs on the scoreboard. The strong performances of the Senators’ top hitters Kevin, Daichi, NO and Sho, who repeatedly posed a threat with precise hits and clever base steals, deserve special mention.
Defensive challenges
Although the Senators were convincing in offense, they struggled defensively against Cologne, who were also powerful. The visitors from Cologne exploited every weakness in the Düsseldorf defense and were thus able to score continuously. Despite great efforts and some spectacular plays, the Senators were unable to stop Cologne’s offensive machine.
Decisive moments
The decisive moments of the game came in the final innings. Cologne went into the final inning with a narrow lead, but the Senators did not give up and fought their way back into the game. In a dramatic final phase, however, the Düsseldorfers were no longer able to close the gap completely, meaning Cologne won by two runs in the end. Overall, the Düsseldorfers put in a great team performance, with Kevin, Daichi and Mato on the mound, Gregor, Min and Daniel in the outfield and Chris, Michael and Holger in the infield performing to their usual high standards.
