Free State runner Keaton Stramberg prepares to round third while heading for home against Olathe North during the fifth inning on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State’s baseball team suffered a 8-6 defeat to Olathe North Tuesday night at FSHS on April 6, 2021. The Firebirds (4-3) gave up six runs over the final two innings after having a 6-2 advantage entering the top of the sixth.

Photos by Nick Krug/Lawrence Journal-World

Free State players Drew Bradford (1) and Harrison Juhl pound fists after Bradford scored against Olathe North during the fifth inning on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State head coach Mike Hill applauds his players during a rally against Olathe North in the fifth inning on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State runner Keaton Stramberg prepares to round third while heading for home against Olathe North during the fifth inning on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State runner loses his helmet as he slides into second safely against Olathe North during the fifth inning on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State shortstop Brady Kern tags out Olathe North runner Nyle Banks on an attempted steal during the third inning on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State pitcher Maddox Burkitt delivers a pitch to an Olathe North batter during the third inning on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State pitcher Maddox Burkitt delivers a pitch to an Olathe North batter during the first inning on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Free State High School.