Eupora and Nanih Waiya are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2016, but likely not for long. The Eagles will head out to face off against the Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Eupora is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last eight games.
On Saturday, Eupora beat Bruce 9-5.
Jacob Crimm
| 04/12/25 vs Bruce | 4 |
| 03/07/25 vs Union | 3 |
| 04/05/25 vs Nettleton | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Sebastopol | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Sebastopol | 2 |
Jacob Crimm made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Crimm was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
Meanwhile, Nanih Waiya entered their tilt with Columbus on Thursday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Falcons 13-6. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Like Eupora, Nanih Waiya also got a great game from a two-way player: Kade Massey. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Massey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Nanih Waiya's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 10-1 (and 2-9 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caden McDaniel, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Nanih Waiya is undefeated when McDaniel posts two or more stolen bases, but 9-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Caysen Dewberry, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Eupora pushed their record up to 16-9 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Nanih Waiya, their record is now 12-10.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Eupora has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Nanih Waiya struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Eupora's way against Nanih Waiya in their previous matchup back in March, as Eupora made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
