League: Landesliga

BSV NRW Baseball Landesliga I

Paderborner Untouchables III vs Lippstadt Ochmoneks

Rheine Mavericks vs Bochum Barflies

Barflies’ 16-Run Comeback Falls Short Against Rheine

In a thrilling showdown at André Hille Memorial Field, the Bochum Barflies’ valiant 16-run comeback attempt came up just short, falling 17:24 to Rheine. Despite the loss, the game showcased the team’s resilience and sportsmanship.

The Barflies, always eager to support their league neighbors, brought a scorer along at Rheine’s request to avoid a potential postponement. Bochum faced the challenge of playing without their starting pitcher (celebrating the birth of a child), backup catcher (injury), and starting third baseman (short notice work emergency). Adrien, serving as his own DH under the Ohtani-Rule, got things rolling with a leadoff single. He was only able to advance to third before the final out in the first on Tobi’s double. Adrien and Tobi teamed up again in the third, this time for Bochum’s first run of the game. A critical play in the bottom of the third was ruled ball-four which allowed Rheine to extend their at-bat and rally for nine runs putting them ahead 1:12.

The Barflies’ magic came in the fifth, an inning they’ve dominated this season. Starting with a six-run burst, followed by four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings, Bochum took full advantage of a pitching change and defensive errors by Rheine. Despite losing steam and facing the impact of missing personnel, the team fought on. A critical injury to the starting catcher and the bench infielder further complicated the game, causing a defensive shakeup.

Stephan, taking over as the reliever from the end of the third inning, delivered a commendable performance. Yet, Rheine found gaps in the seventh, scoring back-to-back-to-back 2-RBI hits, capped by a two-run homer. Even then, just one run away from the mercy rule, the Barflies showed grit, retiring three batters consecutively to stay in the game. They added two more runs in the eighth, but the comeback fell short, concluding the four-hour game just before the rain hit.

Standout performances included Tobi’s impressive 5-for-6 day at the plate, featuring a double and four runs scored. Adrien and Coach Pete each crossed home three times, with Tobi and Daniel driving in four and three RBIs, respectively. Jakob made his mark with clutch catches in the third and eighth innings. Stephan pitched a solid five and a third innings in relief, and Kevin stepped in as catcher, contributing to an exciting 8-4-2 out at home (Daniel-Michael-Kevin).

Despite the outcome, the Barflies demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and unwavering sportsmanship. On to the next game!

Hagen Chipmunks vs Lippstadt Ochmoneks

Minden Millers vs Dortmund Wanderers III

Paderborner Untouchables III vs Marl Sly Dogs

Dortmund Wanderers III vs Lippstadt Ochmoneks

Dortmund Wanderers III vs Bochum Barflies

The Bochum Barflies are back with a vengeance, slamming their way to a massive 22-3 victory over Dortmund! 🎉⚾

In this Mother’s Day showdown at Hoesch Park, the Barflies (1-0) came in hot after their stellar win against Lippstadt. Brückmann kicked off the action with a leadoff triple, setting the stage for what promised to be an electrifying game. But Dortmund wasn’t about to roll over—they capitalized on some early nerves from Bochum, snagging a couple of runs in the bottom of the first.

However, it didn’t take long for the Barflies to shake off the jitters and unleash their offensive fury. From the third inning onward, it was all Bochum, all the way. They lit up the scoreboard with 4 runs in the third, followed by a monstrous 8-run explosion in the fourth, and a jaw-dropping 10-run barrage in the fifth! Talk about an offensive onslaught!

Brückmann was an absolute force to be reckoned with, adding 4 RBIs to his earlier triple with 2 clutch doubles. And let’s not forget about Adrien, whose RBI double in the third helped ignite the Barflies‘ scoring spree in the third and heads up baserunning to steal home in the 5th. Even Shinsuke in the 9-hole got in on the action, crossing home plate in all 4 of his plate appearances!

Defensively, after a rocky start with 6 errors in the first two innings, the Barflies locked it down and shut Dortmund down cold. With Tonk dealing on the mound, pitching a complete game shutout and racking up an impressive 6 strikeouts, Bochum’s defense was simply unbreakable.

In the end, it was a dominant display of skill and determination from the Barflies, proving once again why they’re a force to be reckoned with in the league. With this commanding victory, they’re sending a clear message to the rest of the competition: watch out, because the Barflies are flying high and ready to take on all challengers!

Minden Millers vs Lippstadt Ochmoneks

Minden Millers vs Rheine Mavericks