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KU’s Zac Elgie pulls off his batting helmet after flying out to end the second inning against Alabama A&M on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas second baseman Ka’iana Eldredge is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

KU's Ka’iana Eldredge rounds third base after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning against Alabama A&M on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

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KU’s Tucker Tharp slides safely into first between the outstretched legs of Alabama A&M first baseman Nobert Riggins on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas second baseman Ka’iana Eldredge connects for a solo homerun in the bottom of the second inning against Alabama A&M on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

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KU’s Tucker Tharp slides into second base as Alabama A&M’s Joseph Bryant is unable to handle the throw from the plate Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas shortstop Brandon Macias throws to first base for an out against Alabama A&M on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

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KU’ Ka’iana Eldredge avoids Alabama A&M pitcher Eric Brandon Jr.’s tag at the plate to score a run Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.