Combined No-Hitter Caps Off Dominant Doubleheader Sweep Against Aachen
The first meeting between the two teams this season featured a special achievement: in the second game, the Senators’ pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter—the crowning moment of a day in which the Senators defeated the Aachen Greyhounds, who had entered the season with an impressive 5–1 record, by scores of 17–2 and 19–0. Such a decisive doubleheader sweep against a strong opponent is far from a given and demonstrates the excellent form the team is currently showing.
The Aachen Greyhounds, who have steadily improved over the past few years, were considered a serious opponent and not a team to be underestimated. That makes the Senators’ performance on this day all the more remarkable.
The coaching staff had the luxury of a full roster available and were also able to welcome back a familiar face. After nearly ten months, Lina Schwippert once again took the field wearing a Senators jersey.
“Lina regularly returns to us during her college breaks. Every time, it feels as though she never left. She immediately becomes part of the team again and is a tremendous asset to us, both on and off the field.”
Game 1: Control from the Very Beginning
Even with a current national team player in Lina on the roster, the coaches stayed with their regular starter in the first game.
“There was no reason not to place our trust in the pitchers who have carried us so successfully through the season so far.”
That trust was fully rewarded. Katja threw a complete game, allowing only four hits while issuing no walks.
Offensively, the Senators left no doubt about the outcome, establishing control with an eight-run first inning. Backed by a strong defensive performance that gave the Greyhounds very few opportunities, the Senators cruised to a convincing 17–2 victory in the opening game.
Game 2: Lina, Karen, and the Combined No-Hitter
In the second game, the coaches finally handed the ball to Lina, who recorded six strikeouts in her two innings of work.
“When you have such a great player on your team, it would be wrong not to use her. She also adds another dimension to our offense,”
said the coaches, referring to Lina being the only left-handed hitter in the Senators’ lineup.
After two innings, the Senators made a pitching change and brought in Karen, who delivered a performance every bit as strong as the rest of the team.
“It wasn’t until the end of the game that we realized Lina and Karen had combined to throw a no-hitter,”
a feat that even seasoned observers rarely get the chance to witness.
Pitching and defense were outstanding, and offensively the Senators strung together hit after hit. Across both games, they collected 30 hits while allowing their opponents just four. When the final out was recorded, the scoreboard showed a commanding 19–0 victory for the Senators.
“There’s really nothing to complain about. Our lineup was incredibly strong from one through nine, with no drop-off in quality anywhere, and our baserunning was exactly how we wanted it to be.”
Looking Ahead
In two weeks, the Senators will face the Aachen Greyhounds once again. Despite the lopsided results, the team knows that every game starts at 0–0 and that they will have to earn their success all over again.
Finally, we would like to thank the Greyhounds for their hospitality and for two great games. They are a team that plays with tremendous passion, joy, and respect both on and off the field.
