Baseball – 1. More – Cup … an almost traditional ritual.

The anticipation of the first official game of the season was great. The league competitor Bretten Kangaroos invited to the cup game. And the Mohawks can look back positively on the last few months. Reinforced by newcomers, coach Frieder Häfele was able to draw on almost everything.

And the Mohawks start furiously – After the first control problems with the guest pitcher, it was Chris Laimer who immediately pushed the ball over the fence in the first round with the first at-bat and bases-loaded – GRAND SLAM. And that's not all. 6 Runs in the first half-inning was a nice cushion for the defensive around starting pitcher Marius Nöther.

And the Mohawks remained offensively active. Points were continuously scored alongside another highlight in the third inning – 3-Run home run by Alexander Kwiring.

Coach Häfele took the opportunity to give every player who had traveled there early match practice. After just two innings, relief pitcher and newcomer Tobias Müllmeier switched to the mount. Another two innings later, newcomer Myron Richards also took over the ball. And everyone kept the hosts from Bretten in check.

In the end there was a safe one 3:18-Success and entry into the next cup round.

In addition to the home run hitters, Chris Laimer is offensive (3 Hits, 5 RBI) und Alexander Kwiring (3 Hits, 7 RBI) our Catherine Schulz (2 Hits) and Hannes Grossman (2 Hits, 2 RBI) to mention.

The next cup round will take place on 26. May against the Schwäbisch Hall Renegades. League start is the 15. May against the Bretten Kangaroos.

(Photo: Chris Laimer at bat)