Baseball Game Preview: Abilene Cowboys vs. Riley County Falcons

The Abilene Cowboys will head out on the road to take on the Riley County Falcons on Tuesday. Abilene is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.

On Friday, Abilene was able to grind out a solid victory over Thomas More Prep-Marian, taking the game 7-2.

Riley County came out on top against Chapman on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Falcons blew past the Irish 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Falcons have posted against the Irish since April 1, 2021.

Eli Harmison was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Harmison was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Brett Hopper was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Thompson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Riley County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Riley County's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11. As for Abilene, their record now sits at 9-7.

Abilene took their win against Riley County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 13-2 score. Do the Cowboys have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.