The Ohio State baseball team honored the memory of former pitcher Zach Farmer Saturday afternoon during a home series with the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
We play for our brother today.
— Ohio State Baseball (@OhioState_BASE) March 25, 2017
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A freshman pitcher on the 2014 Buckeyes baseball team, Farmer was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia April 28, 2014. After successful treatment, Farmer went into remission on June 6, 2014.
However, Farmer announced on July 15, 2015 that the disease returned and later passed away at The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University on Aug. 2, 2015.
Farmer was honored in a multitude of ways Saturday afternoon at Bill Davis Stadium, including game one being deemed the "Zach Farmer Memorial Game", booths raising awareness and even by the visiting Golden Gophers.
Zach Farmer Day here at Bill Davis Stadium. Honoring the former Ohio State pitcher & spreading cancer awareness on a beautiful March day. pic.twitter.com/lAkCI5X8DP
— Gabriella DiGiovanni (@elladidge) March 25, 2017
Fans in attendance of today's @OhioState_BASE doubleheader can join the @BeTheMatch registry near the entrance to Bill Davis Stadium. #ZF11 pic.twitter.com/Mt28T76o5h
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) March 25, 2017
Today we play for our Coach and our brother. pic.twitter.com/PJCW6ipStw
— Minnesota Baseball (@GopherBaseball) March 25, 2017
Farmer's father and wife also were invited to take part in the pregame events.
Special moment today.
— Ohio State Baseball (@OhioState_BASE) March 25, 2017
Zach's dad, Larry, throws out the first pitch. Zach's wife, Kelsie cheering on. #GoBucks #ZF11 pic.twitter.com/le7iG1jWZN
Minnesota swept both games of the series, recording a 15-5 win in game one and a 6-5 victory in game two.
