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Free State’s bench celebrates a score by Cody Kukuk (25) during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Lawrence High pitcher Jake Johnson sits alone in the dugout during the final moments of Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Free State’s Cody Kukuk, right, and Tim Lewis, center, celebrate Kukuk’s solo home run as Lawrence High catcher Jake Vinoverski watches during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Lawrence High players Matt Sutliffe (20), Corbin Francisco (9), and Troy Willoughby (6) celebrate a score during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Lawrence High shortstop Corbin Francisco, right, turns a double play as Free State’s Colin Phillips (13) slides into second during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Free State pitcher Colin Toalson peers over his glove before delivering a pitch during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Lawrence High catcher Jake Vinoverski is unable to make the catch in foul territory during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Lawrence High players watch the final moments of Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Free State’s Colin Toalson (12) slides past Lawrence High catcher Jake Vinoverski for a score during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Lawrence High second baseman Trevor Champagne is unable to chase down a hit during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.

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Free State’s Tim Lewis, left, stands up after reaching second on a wild throw as Lawrence High shortstop Corbin Francisco looks for the ball. The Firebirds defeated the Lions, 7-5, Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Free State’s Dylan Perry, left, tags Lawrence High’s Ross Johnson out as Johnson tries to steal second base during Lawrence High’s game against Free State Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark on the campus of Kansas University. The Firebirds defeated the Lions 7-5.