Kansas linebacker Ben Heeney is depicted as “The Diabolical Defender” in this superhero-style illustration from a KU football promotional website unveiled Friday, July 18, 2014.

Led by senior linebacker Ben Heeney tossing out the ceremonial first pitch, Sunday will mark “KU Night at the K” for the Kansas University football program and the Kansas City Royals.

Heeney, a Hutchinson native dubbed “Captain Heeney” by the KU athletic department, will be joined at the game by head coach Charlie Weis, offensive and defensive coordinators John Reagan and Clint Bowen and teammates Cassius Sendish, Nick Harwell, Pat Lewandowski, Keon Stowers and quarterback Montell Cozart.

In addition to throwing out the first pitch — Harwell will serve as the catcher for Heeney’s fastball — the Jayhawks will sign autographs from 5:30-6:15 p.m. near the Gate B entrance.

Game time between the first-place Royals and Cleveland Indians is set for 7 p.m. and the showdown will be the featured game on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball.

The first 2,000 KU fans who bring their specific “KU Night at the K” ticket to a table inside Gate B will receive a limited edition crimson-and-blue KC Royals cap.