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Kansas sophomore pitcher Riane Ritter delivers during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior pitcher Boede Rahe and junior catcher Augusto Mungarrieta embrace during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Brady Ballinger, left, and junior Tyson LeBlanc celebrate during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Brady Ballinger celebrates during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas fans cheer on their team during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior catcher Augusto Mungarrieta rounds the bases during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior catcher Augusto Mungarrieta slides into second base during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas fans cheer on their team during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Dariel Osoria celebrates during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Brady Ballinger applauds during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior catcher Augusto Mungarrieta slides into third base during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Brady Ballinger celebrates a double play during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore pitcher Mason Cook winds up during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior infielder Dylan Schlotterback hits the ball during the game against St. Thomas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lawrence.