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Kansas fans cheer during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Tommy Barth raises his hand during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Tommy Barth dives into home plate against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Tommy Barth runs the bases during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Sawyer Smith runs the bases during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Manning West delivers against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Dominic Voegele pitches during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Sawyer Smith celebrates a hit against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Jackson Hauge runs the bases during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Sawyer Smith makes a throw against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Brady Ballinger tags out a Kansas State baserunner on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Brady Ballinger celebrates during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Jackson Hauge celebrates during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Jackson Hauge celebrates during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Jackson Hauge makes a shushing gesture during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.

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Kansas’ Sawyer Smith celebrates in the dugout during the game against Kansas State on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Lawrence.