cologne cardinals – Düsseldorf Senators

SENATORS VS KÖLN | 2. BUNDESLIGA | 06/07/2026

Daniel Czelinski — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:00:22 +0000

JUNE 7TH | 2. BUNDESLIGA VS BONN | GAME 1

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7	8	9	R	H	E
Cardinals	4	2	0	2	3	-	-	-	-	11	7	0
Senators	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	-	0	2	6

Second-half opener against Cologne – A match day to forget

To kick off the second half of the season, the Düsseldorf Senators hosted the Cologne Cardinals’ second team for a home game that was livestreamed. From a competitive standpoint, however, it was a day when very little went right for the Senators.

The Düsseldorf team never really got into the game, even in the first match. The team couldn’t find its rhythm either on offense or on the mound, while the visitors from Cologne consistently capitalized on their opportunities. As a result, the game ended after just five innings due to the ten-run rule with a score of 0–11.

JUNE 7TH | 2. BUNDESLIGA VS BONN | GAME 2

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7	8	9	R	H	E
Cardinals	3	3	0	1	3	3	2	-	-	15	12	2
Senators	1	0	0	0	0	5	0	-	-	6	4	7

A new pitcher joins the team

The second game followed a similar pattern. The Senators trailed throughout the entire game and never really managed to get a grip on the game. Although the game went the full seven innings, there was a general lack of consistency—both on the mound and at the plate.

Of course, it was evident that the Senators had to play this weekend with a severely depleted roster and were missing many of their regulars. The situation was particularly difficult in the pitching department. Nevertheless, that should not be an excuse for the two losses. It was simply a day when very little went right, and one that needs to be put behind us as quickly as possible.

There was one piece of positive news, however: Hokka, a young Japanese player, made his debut for the Düsseldorf Senators. The team is very excited to see him in a Senators uniform more often in the future and to take the next steps together. Welcome to Düsseldorf!

Now the focus is already on next week, when the second half of the season continues against Neunkirchen. That’s where the cards will be reshuffled.

Photos from Baseballwelt

SOFTBALL – EMOTIONAL HOME OPENER

Frank Mohr — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:14:27 +0000

Emotional Home Opener: Senators Celebrate Double Victory Against the Cardinals

After six away games and five wins, the Düsseldorf Senators finally returned to Benrather Südallee last Sunday and celebrated their home opener with an impressive double victory over the Cologne Cardinals.

The Cardinals arrived with a younger roster, presenting the hosts with a difficult challenge to assess. Head Coach Frank Mohr had prepared his team accordingly: “We wanted to approach the games aggressively. At first, it doesn’t matter how the opponent is set up — that doesn’t change our mindset.”

Before the first pitch at 1:00 PM, the game paused for a special moment. The Senators entered the field wearing black mourning bands in honor of Werner Krause, the longtime chairman of TSG Benrath, who passed away late last year after a short but serious illness. Krause had supported the softball department for many years and played a major role behind the scenes.

The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by his successor, Oliver Huckstorf. With applause from both teams and the spectators, the moment marked not only the opening of the home season, but also a quiet gesture of gratitude and remembrance.

On the field, the Senators controlled the action from the very beginning. Offensively and defensively, the Düsseldorf side showed why they entered the day as favorites. In the first game, they gave the Cardinals little room to breathe.

The second game proved to be more challenging at first. Until the third inning, the Cardinals managed to keep the Senators’ offense under control. However, a powerful eight-run inning ultimately shifted the momentum and secured the second victory of the day for Düsseldorf.

Mohr also praised the performance of the visitors: “The Cardinals showed tremendous fighting spirit until the very end and never gave up. We have a lot of respect for that.”

Once again, pitching was one of the key factors behind the Senators’ success. With composure, variety, and strong control, the Düsseldorf pitchers gave the Cologne hitters very few opportunities.

Another highlight was the performance of the youngest pitcher on the roster. She stepped up, took responsibility, and earned her first career victory with a strong outing. “We are incredibly proud of her,” said Mohr.

The final matchup against the Cologne Cardinals is still ahead — this time in Cologne. A game the Senators are already looking forward to.

Successful start to the new softball season

Frank Mohr — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:17:47 +0000

Two games, two wins and a clear statement to open the season.

The Senators’ softball team started the new season with great energy and joy for the game, returning to the state capital with a double victory from Cologne. Against the league newcomers, Düsseldorf secured wins of 25–7 and 11–5, even though the intensity of the games was closer than the scores suggest.

From the very beginning, it was clear that this team was ready. In the first game, an offensive fireworks display developed early on. Hard hits, aggressive baserunning, and a strong presence kept constant pressure on the opponent. Inning by inning, the lead grew, driven by a cohesive team performance and visible enjoyment of the game.

The Senators also remained in control in the second game. Cologne put up more resistance at times, but Düsseldorf consistently found answers—calm, focused, and confident in their own strength.

“We hit extremely well against strong pitching and were very solid defensively with only one error. If, as a coach, you only need a single defensive conference in two games, it shows that this team did a lot of things right,” was the unanimous opinion of the coaching staff.

At no point were the two victories in danger, yet the Senators had to work for every advantage. This combination of control and intensity made the season opener especially valuable. Both games also provided the opportunity to utilize the depth of the roster. All 16 players who took the field contributed—an indication of the team’s balance and tactical flexibility.

“We achieved two important wins against a highly motivated team from Cologne, and we had to work hard for them. The results don’t fully reflect how intense and demanding both games were. We won’t be misled by that. We are certain this team will make significant progress in the coming weeks. When we meet again, we must not rely on what we have achieved so far.”

With a roster of 24 players, the Senators enter this season with the clear goal of combining development and competition. The younger players in particular are encouraging. Progress is visible, and the energy is tangible.

Finally, we wish all injured players a speedy and full recovery and extend our best wishes to the Cologne Cardinals for their upcoming games.

SENATORS @ KÖLN | 2. BUNDESLIGA | 04/12/2026

Daniel Czelinski — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:58 +0000

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12. APRIL | 2. BUNDESLIGA @ KÖLN | GAME 1

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7	8	9	R	H	E
Senators	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0
Cardinals	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	2	0	0

Pitching Duel at Season Opener

To open the season in the 2nd Bundesliga, the Düsseldorf Senators faced the Cologne Cardinals’ second team—and immediately got a sense of the league’s level of play this year.

The first game was a true pitcher’s duel, the kind you don’t see very often. On the Cologne side, Pepe Stockhaus, one of the league’s promising young talents, dominated the game, putting on a strong performance with numerous strikeouts and hardly any baserunners allowed. On the Düsseldorf side, Anton De Angelis held his own, making a more than solid impression in his first year back in the 2nd Bundesliga. He, too, worked his way through the lineup with many strikeouts and kept the Cologne offense in check for a long time.

Thus, a fast-paced, intense game unfolded, ending after just seven innings and about 1 hour and 40 minutes of play. In the late innings, the Senators had another chance to come back, especially in the seventh inning, when with two outs and the bases loaded, the tying run was within reach. But a hard-hit line drive to right field was caught at the last moment—a play that decided the game. In the end, it was a close 0-2 loss, which, while a defeat, was also a very strong and impressive start to the season.

12. APRIL | 2. BUNDESLIGA @ KÖLN | GAME 2

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7	8	9	R	H	E
Senators	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	-	-	4	0	0
Cardinals	0	0	0	0	-	-	-	-	-	14	0	0

Senators under Pressure

The second game painted a different picture. The Cardinals made it clear early on why they were at the top of the league last year. The Senators fell behind significantly as early as the first inning, after Cologne immediately applied pressure with several hits, aggressive baserunning, and quick steals. This early deficit persisted throughout the entire game.

The Düsseldorf team changed pitchers several times during the game but had to acknowledge that the Cologne offense consistently found ways to score. Nevertheless, the team showed grit: Offensively, things went much better than in the first game. The Senators got on base more often, delivered some solid hits, and also displayed courage and activity on the bases.

Defensively, Nori Ogata in particular made a significant impact with several double plays, repeatedly getting the team out of difficult situations. Additionally, Holger and Micha, two players from the second team, made their debuts in the 2nd Bundesliga and fit into the game without major adjustment difficulties.

In the end, the second game was lost 4-14, but the score doesn’t tell the whole story. It was clear that the team is gradually getting used to the league’s level—even if adjustments are still needed in some areas.

The fact that several regular starters were missing on game day didn’t make the task any easier, but that is by no means an excuse. Instead, the team is taking the lessons learned from this season opener and looking ahead.

With their first home game just around the corner, the Senators will do everything in their power to build on the progress they’ve shown and take the next steps this season.

SENATORS VS KÖLN | BEZIRKSLIGA | 06/29/2024

Daniel Czelinski — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:00:32 +0000

JUNE 29TH | BEZIRKSLIGA VS KÖLN

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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.

SENATORS @ KÖLN | BEZIRKSLIGA | 04/13/2024

Daniel Czelinski — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:00:48 +0000

APRIL 13TH | BEZIRKSLIGA @ KÖLN

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7	8	9	R	H	E
Senators	0	1	1	0	-	-	-	-	-	2	1	6
Cardinals	3	5	11	-	-	-	-	-	-	19	13	1

Season opener in Cologne

The Düsseldorf Senators played their first game of the season in Cologne with their heads held high, despite a resounding defeat that did not reflect the final score. The team showed remarkable team spirit throughout the game, demonstrating their determination and commitment to the sport.

The loss in the first game of the season will certainly serve as a learning experience that the Düsseldorf Senators can build on. They will use this experience to build on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. The team is determined not to be discouraged by this setback and to improve their performance in the coming games.

On the mound, Kevin showed a great performance in his first game as pitcher, which Coach Max Lauffer would like to build on in two weeks in Aachen.

SENATORS @ KÖLN | 15U LANDESLIGA | 09/11/2022

Daniel Czelinski — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:00:52 +0000

SEPTEMBER 11TH | U15 LANDESLIGA @ KÖLN

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.	R	H	E
Senators	1	4	1	2	4	1	-	-	-	13	6	3
Cardinals	2	3	0	3	5	3	-	-	-	16	13	3

Season long winning streak ends in Cologne

On Sunday the 15U traveled to Cologne for an exciting Landesliga division face off against the Cardinals.

After a back and forth exchange up until the middle innings the team surrounding Coaches Max, Holger and Till, was able to a commanding 12:8 lead, putting the pressure on the hosts. Seemingly unfazed however, the Cardinals were able to mount a come back including their second Home Run of the day, which the young Senators team was unable to find answer to.

A well rounded team performance was not enough to earn their 11th Victory in a row, but more than enough to earn a standing ovation by the parents in the stands for the most exciting game yet.

SENATORS @ COLOGNE | 2. BUNDESLIGA | 06/11/2022

Daniel Czelinski — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:00:35 +0000

JUNE 11TH| 2. BUNDESLIGA IN COLOGNE | GAME 1

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.	R	H	E
Senators	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	6	9	5
Cardinals	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	1	5	6	1

JUNE 11TH | 2. BUNDESLIGA IN COLOGNE | GAME 2

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.	R	H	E
Senators	0	0	6	1	0	8	0	-	-	15	10	2
Cardinals	2	0	0	3	4	1	1	-	-	11	12	2

The Senators’ first game against the Cologne Cardinals was an exciting game at eye level. The Cardinals’ strong pitching kept the Senators under control for a long time, so that the hosts from Cologne were up 4-0 after the sixth inning. But in the eighth inning, the Düsseldorf offensive got going. Many back-to-back hits by the Senators, including a double by Robin Thorenz, led to six quick points and the lead. After an excellent throw by center fielder Javier Liere Paz to third base in the last inning, the game ended 6:5 for the Senators.

In the second game, neither team had shown their best performance. The Cardinals’ pitchers struggled to get into the game and the Senators made a lot of mistakes on defense. Still, the Senators took a 6-2 lead after a strong third offensive inning and a home run by Javier Liere Paz. Although the Cardinals briefly took the lead in the fifth inning, the visitors from Düsseldorf finished the game 15:11.

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Bezirksliga Herren
Datum	Zeit	Spielnr.	Heim	Gast
13.06.2026	13:00	13201	Wassenberg Squirrels	Düsseldorf Senators 2

2. Baseball-Bundesliga Nordwest
Datum	Zeit	Spielnr.	Heim	Gast
14.06.2026	12:00	10230903-1	Neunkirchen Nightmares	Düsseldorf Senators
14.06.2026	15:30	10230903-2	Neunkirchen Nightmares	Düsseldorf Senators

Landesliga U12
Datum	Zeit	Spielnr.	Heim	Gast
14.06.2026	11:00	52216-1	SG Düsseldorf Senators/Krefeld Crows	Wuppertal Stingrays
14.06.2026	13:00	52216-2	SG Düsseldorf Senators/Krefeld Crows	Wuppertal Stingrays

Landesliga Damen
Datum	Zeit	Spielnr.	Heim	Gast
14.06.2026	13:00	22215-1	Aachen Greyhounds	Düsseldorf Senators
14.06.2026	15:00	22215-2	Aachen Greyhounds	Düsseldorf Senators

SENATORS VS COLOGNE | 15U LANDESLIGA | 05/29/2022

Daniel Czelinski — Sun, 29 May 2022 14:57:29 +0000

MAY 29TH | U15 LANDESLIGA VS COLOGNE

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.	R	H	E
Cardinals	2	1	1	3	0	-	-	-	-	7	6	6
Senators	11	1	5	2	-	-	-	-	-	19	9	4

With 19 runs to victory, again

When the temperatures were a little colder, our 15U played their first home game against the Cardinals from Cologne in the Landesliga Division. Max and Till made a brilliant comeback after a long injury break. Till opened the game on the mound and only allowed 2 runs with 2 strikeouts.

Our 15U then went to bat and the team spirit inspired our boys at bat: Sakuta hit a home run and one run after the other followed. Damiano, Max, Alvar, Massa, Rayan and Matheo were in top form – the scoreboard showed 11:2 after the first inning for the team coached by Max and Holger.

Interrupted by two rain delays, Yannick on the mound, Leon behind the Plate and Paul in the outfield were convincing in the second and third inning. The guests from Cologne were impressed by this strong performance and put up 5 more runs in the following innings. Due to many illness-related absences, Luka from the 12U team complemented our team with a solid performance in the fourth inning.

With this deserved 19:7 victory, our 15U remains undefeated at the top of the table in the division.

SENATORS VS CARDINALS | 2. BUNDESLIGA | 04/10/2022

Daniel Czelinski — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:44:05 +0000

APRIL 10TH | 2. BUNDESLIGA IN DÜSSELDORF | GAME 1

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.	R	H	E
Cardinals	2	1	1	3	0	2	1	-	-	10	11	0
Senators	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	0	3	1

APRIL 10TH | 2. BUNDESLIGA IN DÜSSELDORF | GAME 2

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TEAMS	1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.	8.	9.	R	H	E
Cardinals	0	0	2	0	4	0	6	-	-	12	8	0
Senators	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	-	-	3	7	3

First regular season game in the 2nd BL

On April 10th, 2022 the baseball season started for the Düsseldorf Senators team in the 2nd Bundesliga against the Cologne Cardinals. The young team start this year with many new players from different teams.

The team started the day confidently with some young and older players making their debuts. Among them was the starting pitcher: Finn Jakoby and catcher: Luke Krempel.

The third debut was celebrated by the relieving pitcher Mato Charlier, who started with a strikeout and ended his effort with one. You could see that there were still some discrepancies within the new constellations and so they couldn’t counter the strong pitching of the visiting Cardinals. The first game ended after the seventh inning with 10:0 in favor of the guests.

In the second game, the Senators had to up their game to have any chance of winning.

It looked to be the case in the fourth inning, where the score was 2-3 for the Senators. Good and consistent batting performances by Luke Krempel and Anton De Angelis led to the narrow lead. With a total of four pitchers, the Senators tried to keep the Cologne offensive at bay, which unfortunately didn’t work. In the end, the lead could not be maintained and the visitors from Cologne hit their way to the second victory of the day. Final score: 12:3 for the Cologne Cardinals.

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Bezirksliga Herren
Datum	Zeit	Spielnr.	Heim	Gast
13.06.2026	13:00	13201	Wassenberg Squirrels	Düsseldorf Senators 2

2. Baseball-Bundesliga Nordwest
Datum	Zeit	Spielnr.	Heim	Gast
14.06.2026	12:00	10230903-1	Neunkirchen Nightmares	Düsseldorf Senators
14.06.2026	15:30	10230903-2	Neunkirchen Nightmares	Düsseldorf Senators

Landesliga U12
Datum	Zeit	Spielnr.	Heim	Gast
14.06.2026	11:00	52216-1	SG Düsseldorf Senators/Krefeld Crows	Wuppertal Stingrays
14.06.2026	13:00	52216-2	SG Düsseldorf Senators/Krefeld Crows	Wuppertal Stingrays

Landesliga Damen
Datum	Zeit	Spielnr.	Heim	Gast
14.06.2026	13:00	22215-1	Aachen Greyhounds	Düsseldorf Senators
14.06.2026	15:00	22215-2	Aachen Greyhounds	Düsseldorf Senators