photo by: Sarah Midgorden, Special to the Journal-World

Kansas University's Dakota Smith bats against Kansas State during the Sunflower Showdown baseball series, Friday, April 4, 2014, at Tointon Stadium in Manhattan.

photo by: Sarah Midgorden, Special to the Journal-World

Kansas State's Ross Kivett slides past Kansas University shortstop Justin Protacio to steal second base during the opening game of the Sunflower Showdown baseball series, Friday, April 4, 2014, at Tointon Stadium in Manhattan.

photo by: Sarah Midgorden, Special to the Journal-World

Kansas University starter Jordan Piche’ pitches against Kansas State during the first game of the Sunflower Showdown series, Friday, April 4, 2014, at Tointon Stadium in Manhattan.

photo by: Sarah Midgorden, Special to the Journal-World

Kansas University left fielder Michael Suiter misses a diving catch against Kansas State during the Sunflower Showdown on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. K-State won, 10-0.

photo by: Sarah Midgorden, Special to the Journal-World

Kansas University center fielder Tucker Tharp makes a catch against Kansas State during the Sunflower Showdown on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. K-State won, 10-0.