pictured is Lane Hoekman, picture courtesy of Brad Anderson
The Abilene Cowboys entered Friday’s double-header as one of the hottest teams in the State. They had won 10-11 games after an 0-4 start early in the season. Abilene hosted #8 Buhler, who was 14-6 entering Friday.
ABILENE: The Cowboys rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the bottom of the 7th. Abilene had the top of the order up in Thomas Keener, Lane Hoekman and Jake Bartley. All three reached base and all three scored. Buhler Sophomore, Nixon Standlee started the 7th for the Crusders as he attempted to pitch a complete game. He left the game in favor of Junior, Luke Holmberg, who would take the loss. Bartley drove in Keener with a base-hit for the first run. The second run, came on a Buhler error. Canyn Taylor, then drove in Jake Bartley for the win.
Junior, Levi Evans got the start and pitched 5 2/3 innings. Bartley picked up the win as he finished the final 1 1/3. He also had a big day at the plate going 3-4 with a run scored and an RBI.
Buhler turned the tables in the second game with an 8-5 victory. They scored the winning run in their final at-bats. Buhler improved to 15-7, while Abilene is now 12-8.
