Offense powers Farmersville to crucial sweep of Wills Point

The Farmers scored 23 runs over two games to move into a playoff spot in District 13-4A.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:26pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic motion and intensity of a high school baseball game, with blurred players, bats, and balls dissolving into expressive brushstrokes.Farmersville's offensive onslaught against Wills Point showcased the team's determination to secure a playoff spot in the final stretch of the season.Farmersville Today

The Farmersville baseball team swept a two-game series against Wills Point last week, scoring 23 runs in the process. The wins moved Farmersville into a tie for fourth place in District 13-4A, putting them back in playoff position. Farmersville won the first game 9-7 and the second game 14-6, taking advantage of multiple errors by Wills Point.

Why it matters

The Farmersville baseball team was on the outside of the playoff picture heading into last week, but the two wins against struggling Wills Point have put them back in contention for a postseason berth in District 13-4A. The Farmers will now face a crucial two-game series against fellow playoff contender Sunnyvale next week.

The details

In the second game, Farmersville scored 8 runs in the bottom of the second inning to take an 11-1 lead, taking advantage of 4 Wills Point errors. Will Shirley had a 2-run triple and Carlo Vanegas and Brandt Martinez each had RBI singles in the big inning. Shirley finished with 3 hits and 2 RBIs, while the Nos. 2-5 hitters combined for 9 RBIs. In the series opener, Farmersville scored 5 runs in the top of the second to take a 6-2 lead, with an RBI groundout by Jackson Hornbuckle. Vanegas had 2 of Farmersville's 6 hits and drove in 2 runs.

  • The Farmersville baseball team played the two-game series against Wills Point on March 31 and April 3.
  • Farmersville will play at District 13-4A leader Community on April 14.
  • Farmersville will play two games against Sunnyvale next week, with the first game on April 14 and the second game on April 17.

The players

Brandt Martinez

A sophomore player for the Farmersville baseball team who had an RBI single in the first inning of the second game against Wills Point.

Will Shirley

A player for the Farmersville baseball team who had a 2-run triple and 3 hits in the second game against Wills Point.

Carlo Vanegas

A player for the Farmersville baseball team who had 2 RBIs and scored twice in the second game against Wills Point, and had 2 of Farmersville's 6 hits and 2 RBIs in the series opener.

Jackson Hornbuckle

A player for the Farmersville baseball team who had an RBI groundout in the first game against Wills Point.

Brady Aungst

The Farmersville pitcher who got the win in the second game against Wills Point, striking out 1 with 2 hits and 2 runs (1 earned) in 3 innings.

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What they’re saying

“The Farmersville baseball team came into last week on the outside of the playoff picture.”

— David Wolman, Author

What’s next

The Farmersville baseball team will play at District 13-4A leader Community at 7:15 p.m. on April 14 before playing two games next week against Sunnyvale, with the first game on April 14 and the second game on April 17.

The takeaway

Farmersville's offensive outbursts and ability to capitalize on Wills Point's mistakes have put them back in playoff position in District 13-4A. However, the Farmers will face a crucial two-game series against fellow playoff contender Sunnyvale next week that will go a long way in determining their postseason fate.