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Free State players walk off the field after their loss to Washburn Rural, Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Free State freshman Zion Bowlin beats the throw to first during Free State's game against Washburn Rural, played Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Free State senior Ryan Cantrell (5) heads towards first base as Washburn Rural catcher Michael Meenen tries to make a tag during their game, played Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Free State senior Zachary Bickling fields the ball off a hop during Free State's game against Washburn Rural, played Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Free State sophomore Hunter Gudde trots past Washburn Rural catcher Michael Meenen for a run during their game, played Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Free State senior Zachary Bickling (13) slaps hands with teammate Cooper Karlin (9) after scoring a run during their game against Washburn Rural, played Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Free State junior Cooper Karlin (9) reacts after striking out while Washburn Rural catcher Michael Meenen gathers the ball during their game, played Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Washburn Rural's Blake Peterson pats Free State pitcher Casey Hearnen (3) as he makes his way towards first base after being hit in the head with a pitch during their game, played Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Washburn Rural's Blake Peterson (29) slides past Free State catcher Tyler Walmsley and pitcher Casey Hearnen (3) for a run during their game, played Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Free State senior catcher Tyler Walmsley prevents Topeka's Alec Beatty from scoring during their game, played Wednesday in Topeka.

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Free State junior Cooper Karlin, right, and senior Cameron Pope walk off the field after their loss to Washburn Rural, Wednesday evening in Topeka.

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Free State senior Zachary Bickling (13) bumps firsts with teammate Ryan Cantrell (5) after Bickling scored a run during their game against Topeka High, played Wednesday in Topeka.

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Free State junior Casey Hearnen makes a throw to first base while Cooper Carlin watches during their game against Topeka High, played Wednesday in Topeka.

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Free State senior Ryan Cantrell, left, can't make the tag in time as Topeka High's Alec Beatty steals second base during their game, played Wednesday in Topeka.