Eastern Kentucky University baseball team will face Cincinnati on Tuesday in a game airing live on ESPN+. Ron Franklin Jr. made a remarkable performance against Queens with two home runs and seven RBIs, becoming the first Colonel to achieve this since March 22, 2019. Max Williams also shined in the series with a .571 average, while Garrett Langrell is a top performer in the ASUN with three saves. Freshman Elijah Underhill is set to start on the mound for EKU.

By the Numbers
  • Ron Franklin Jr. has a batting average of .371 in his last 17 games with nine home runs and 25 RBIs.
  • Max Williams hit .571 with three runs and five RBIs in the series against Queens.
  • Garrett Langrell is tied for sixth in the ASUN with three saves.
  • Elijah Underhill has recorded nine strikeouts in 10 innings this season.
  • Cincinnati is 20-16 overall with a .388 batting average for senior outfielder Josh Hegemann.
  • Junior Josh Kross leads Cincinnati in home runs (12) and RBIs (48).
Yes, But

Cincinnati has won nine straight games against EKU, posing a significant challenge for the Colonels.

State of Play
  • Eastern Kentucky University is coming off a victory and facing a tough opponent in Cincinnati.
  • Cincinnati suffered a sweep at No. 21 Oklahoma State over the weekend.
  • The Bearcats have dominated the series against EKU, winning the last nine meetings.
What's Next

The game between Eastern Kentucky University and Cincinnati will showcase an exciting clash between two competitive baseball programs.

Bottom Line

Ron Franklin Jr.'s outstanding performance and the upcoming game against Cincinnati set the stage for an intense matchup between the Colonels and the Bearcats.