Bluejays
| 04/23/26 @ Beaverton | 11-8 |
| 04/23/26 @ Beaverton | 10-0 |
| 04/21/26 vs Pinconning | 12-1 |
| 04/21/26 vs Pinconning | 10-0 |
| 04/17/26 vs Big Rapids | 4-2 |
| + 3 more games |
Shepherd waltzed into their game on Thursday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They walked away with an 11-8 win over the Beaverton Beavers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 on Thursday.
Cameron Vincent made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vincent was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Kody Wheeler looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Shepherd got a massive performance out of Sam King, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave King a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Payton McCaul, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Shepherd kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Shepherd's record is now 10-2. As for Beaverton, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shepherd will welcome Ogemaw Heights at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Beaverton, they will take on Farwell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Beavers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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