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Kansas junior catcher Michael Tinsley looks on as Kansas State senior Clayton Dalrymple (5) comes in to score to give Kansas State the lead during their game Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas senior Colby Wright walks off the field after hitting a pop up for the final out while Kansas State players line up in the background to celebrate during their game Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas State junior Josh Ethier (6) slides into home for a run before Kansas pitcher Blake Weiman can make the tag during their game Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas sophomore Matt McLaughlin (5) puts the tag on Kansas State senior Clayton Dalrymple as Dalrymple is caught trying to steal second base during their game Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas junior Michael Tinsley charges towards first base as he beats out a bunt during the Jayhawks' game against Kansas State on Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas sophomore shortstop Matt McLaughlin makes a throw to first base for an out during the Jayhawks' game against Kansas State on Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas junior Michael Tinsley comes around on a pitch during an at bat during the Jayhawks' game against Kansas State on Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas senior second baseman Colby Wright fumbles the ball as he tries to throw to first base during the Jayhawks' game against Kansas State on Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas senior second baseman Colby Wright charges a ground ball during the Jayhawks' game against Kansas State on Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.

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Kansas senior Colby Wright (24) is met by teammates at home plate after lunching a first inning three-run home run during the Jayhawks' game against Kansas State on Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. The Jayhawks fell to the Wildcats, 8-5.