"Dortmund Wanderers involve themselves in a friendly baseball game, overpowering the Hamburg Stealers, who suffer a decisive blow during the match"
Last Sunday, the Hoeschpark played host to an exciting friendly match between the Dortmund Wanderers and Hamburg Stealers. Despite a valiant effort from the home team, it was Hamburg who secured a narrow 4:3 victory.
The game started with Dortmund's starting pitcher, Jorge Martin, preventing Hamburg from scoring in the first two innings. In the bottom of the second, Dortmund's Dylan Ross recorded the first hit of the day, setting the stage for a potential lead. Ross extended Dortmund's lead to 3:0 with a 2 RBI single in the third inning, thanks to a surprise aggressive baserunning move from Thorben Krolop.
In the fourth inning, Ricardo Gonzalez took over pitching duties from Martin. Gonzalez, who also prevented Hamburg from scoring, maintained a clean sheet for Dortmund offensively. Tim Stöling, a 15-year-old newcomer to Dortmund, got on base in the bottom half of the 9th inning, giving hope for a late comeback.
However, in the 9th inning, Lleyton Burggraf, a newcomer after a long injury layoff, allowed four points to Hamburg. Despite having the bases loaded, Burggraf showed strong nerves, finishing the inning and keeping Dortmund's hopes alive.
Geison Gomez almost won the game for Dortmund with a massive hit in the 9th inning, but the left fielder caught the ball in a backward sprint, ensuring Hamburg's victory.
Coach Marcos Balanque praised the pitching staff and strong defense, stating that securing a playoff spot is the goal for the upcoming game. The next league action is on August 16th, with fourth-placed Wuppertal visiting the Hoeschpark.
Tim Stöltling, known primarily for his pitching, recently gained attention by being drafted in the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft by the Minnesota Twins in the 8th round from the University of South Alabama. This selection marks a notable milestone in his baseball career as he steps into professional baseball.
Despite the loss, the friendly match provided valuable insight and experience for the Dortmund Wanderers, who will undoubtedly be looking to bounce back in their next league game against Wuppertal.
Dortmund's Dylan Ross capitalized on a surprising baserunning move from Thorben Krolop to extend the team's lead to 3:0 in their friendly baseball match against Hamburg Stealers, played at Hoeschpark. In the following ninth inning, Geison Gomez made a massive hit for Dortmund, but the left fielder caught the ball in a backward sprint, thwarting an attempted comeback and securing Hamburg's victory.
