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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick throws the ceremonial first pitch during the Buck O'Neil Classic against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas designated hitter Lenny Ashby celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas outfielder John Nett connects for an RBI against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas designated hitter Lenny Ashby stomps on home plate after hitting a home run against Nebraska, April 9, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Ben Hartl fields a ground ball against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Collier Cranford yells out in celebration after defeating against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Collier Cranford fires the ball to first to complete the double play against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Michael Brooks underhands the ball for a double play against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Ethan Lanthier yells out after getting out of the inning with no runs against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Nebraska head coach Will Bolt is held back after being thrown out of the game against Kansas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas outfielder Ty Wisdom catches a fly ball against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Ben Hartl rounds third after hitting a home run against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Collier Cranford is met by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Collier Cranford celebrates a double against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Gavin Brasosky fires in a pitch against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Kodey Shojinaga fields a ground ball against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher J’Briell Easley yells out in celebration after getting out a jam against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick throws the ceremonial first pitch during the Buck O’Neil Classic against Nebraska, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.