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Kansas' Alex DeLeon, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas' Ka'iana Eldredge twists as he's struck by a pitch during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas' Ka'iana Eldredge (22) slides under a tag attempt by Kansas State's Austin Fisher (3) during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas' Dakota Smith, right, reacts after striking out during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas' Jordan Dreiling attempts to field a ground ball bare handed during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas' Dakota Smith misjudges a fly ball in right field during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas' Justin Protacio fields a ground ball during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas' Jordan Piche' walks back to the mound as Kansas State's Austin Fisher (3) rounds third base after hitting a two run home run to give KSU the lead in the ninth inning during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas State's Shane Conlon (15) taps helmets with teammate Austin Fisher (3) as Kansas catcher Ka'iana Eldredge looks on following Fisher's ninth inning two run home run to give KSU the lead during Kansas' game against Kansas State, Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.