photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas outfielder Casey Lytle slides safely into third on a double steal in the bottom of the second inning against Missouri at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. KU scored three runs in the inning.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas pitcher Thomas Taylor tossed six innings for the Jayhawks, allowing only one run on one hit against Missouri at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Baby Jay mingles with Kansas fans during the Border Showdown game between KU and Missouri at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas hitter Jordan Dreiling knocks a single into right field in the second inning against Missouri at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas starting pitcher Thomas Taylor, center, high-fives right fielder Jordan Dreiling in the dugout after Dreiling's third-out catch on deep fly ball with runners on base in the third inning against Missouri at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas runner Jimmy Waters slides home safely as Missouri catcher Ben Turner blocks the throw to the plate at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas fans show their support during the Border Showdown game between KU and Missouri at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.