by JB Tucker, Therwil Flyers
Zurich Challengers – Therwil Flyers 15-6, 0-6
Game One
The Therwil Flyers suffered an unusual loss in the first game of the Sunday doubleheader. The Flyers were leading 6-3 after six and a half innings before surrendering 12 runs in the 7th and 8th innings combined. Most of the runs came in the 9 run eighth, where the Flyers had several defensive miscues and the Challengers had timely hitting. Stefan Koller started the game, but did not factor into the decision, going 7 innings giving up 6 runs, all earned. Receiving the loss was Hide Oshima, who went two thirds of an inning giving up 7 runs, 6 earned. Daniel Eichenberger led the Flyers offensively going 2-4 with an RBI and a walk. Final for game one was 15-6 in favor of the Challengers.
Game Two
Game two of the double header was dominated by Flyers pitcher Lukas Croton. Croton pitched a complete game shutout giving up only 3 hits while striking out 7. Croton did a great job of mixing locations and pitch speed to keep the Challengers hitters off balance the whole day. Offensively for the Flyers Michel “Cake” La Torre led the way going 2-3 with 2 RBI. Final for game two was 6-0, in favor of the Flyers.
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | R+ | R- | .pct | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Therwil Flyers | 20 | 4 | 232 | 103 | .833 | 0 | L2 |
| 2 | Bern Cardinals | 14 | 10 | 177 | 112 | .583 | 6 | W4 |
| 3 | Embrach Mustangs | 13 | 11 | 147 | 122 | .541 | 7 | L5 |
| 4 | Zürich Challengers | 12 | 12 | 179 | 163 | .500 | 8 | W1 |
| 5 | Zürich Barracudas | 12 | 12 | 106 | 131 | .500 | 8 | W1 |
| 6 | Sissach Frogs | 9 | 15 | 122 | 194 | .375 | 11 | W1 |
| 7 | Lucerne Eagles | 4 | 20 | 81 | 219 | .166 | 16 | W1 |
| 8 | Lausanne Indians | 0 | 0 | .000 | 8 |
