The opening playoff slate of the German Baseball League delivered a pair of major upsets as both the Hamburg Stealers and the Untouchables Paderborn secured away victories against higher-seeded opponents on Saturday. According to reports from the Deutscher Baseball und Softball Verband, the Hanseats claimed a 4–1 decision in Regensburg, while Paderborn followed up with an 8–3 triumph over the Bonn Capitals in the evening fixture.
Stealers Silence Legionäre in Regensburg
In Regensburg, the Guggenberger Legionäre took an early advantage in the third inning when Valentin Thumann hit a sacrifice bunt that caused confusion in the Hamburg defense, allowing Norwin Staps to race home for the opening run. The visiting Stealers responded in the fourth and fifth innings, turning the score around behind runs from Michael Flaherty and Darrion Richards. Regensburg struggled to find an offensive rhythm in the later frames, and Hamburg sealed the 4–1 win with two insurance runs in the top of the ninth inning.
The result marks a sharp contrast to earlier rounds of the postseason, where the Legionäre had cruised through their series opener with a dominant 14–0 victory against the Cologne Cardinals, as documented by baseball-softball.de.
Harrison and Paderborn Overpower Bonn Capitals
Down in Bonn, the host Capitals initially struck first when Maurice Bendrien scored following a double by Simon Bäumer. Paderborn answered back through Jann-Mika Schierhorn and Jules Moser, though Bonn drew level again thanks to Terrell Joyce. Slowly but surely, the momentum shifted to the Untouchables as the evening progressed.
Paderborn pitcher Mark Harrison delivered a standout performance on the mound, tossing a complete game that spanned 123 pitches. Records show Harrison allowed just six hits and one walk while striking out eight batters to anchor the 8–3 victory.
Standings Context and Sunday Schedule
According to the league governing body, Sunday features the next round of matchups starting at 14:00 local time.
Fans seeking further updates and official box scores can consult the governing body’s portal at www.baseball.de for real-time adjustments and schedule confirmations.
