photo by: John Young

Kansas pitcher Thomas Taylor, center, walks past teammate Ka'iana Eldredge on his way back to the mound as Kansas State's Ross Kivett (7) is congratulated by teammates as he walks into the dugout after scoring during Kansas' game against Kansas State Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas State's Ross Kivett (7) tags out Kansas' Dakota Smith as Smith tries to steal second base while Austin Fisher (3) watches during Kansas' game against Kansas State Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas' Connor McKay, center, slaps hands with teammates as he enters the dugout after hitting a solo home run during Kansas' game against Kansas State Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas shortstop Kevin Kuntz scoops up a ground ball during Kansas' game against Kansas State Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas catcher Ka'iana Eldredge watches as Kansas State's Alex Bee (10) slaps helmets with teammate Mitch Meyer at home plate following Meyer's home run during Kansas' game against Kansas State Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas' Dakota Smith scoops the ball up during Kansas' game against Kansas State Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.