Farwell is 0-5 against Shepherd since May of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Bluejays at 4:00 p.m. Farwell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row, Farwell turned things around against Bullock Creek on Saturday. They skirted past the Lancers 10-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Zane Hanna and Mason Esterline made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hanna pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Esterline tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Hanna went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI, while Esterline got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits Hanna has posted over his last 12 games.
In other batting news, Farwell let Asher Yarhouse and Gavin Brown run wild. Yarhouse went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Brown went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits Yarhouse has posted over his last 11 contests.
Meanwhile, Shepherd never let their opponents score on Friday. Everything went their way against Bullock Creek as they made off with a 7-0 win. Considering the Bluejays have won 12 matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kaden Yuncker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Yuncker was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bryce Smith, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double.
Farwell's victory bumped their record up to 12-16. As for Shepherd, their win bumped their record up to 22-7.
Farwell might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Shepherd in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
