Kansas hitter Robby Price comes around on a pitch for a hit in the first inning against Kansas State Friday, May 15, 2009 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan.

Published on May 15, 2009

Kansas outfielder Nick Faunce, 40, high fives Robby Price after Price scored in the third inning against Kansas State Friday, May 15, 2009 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan.

Published on May 15, 2009

Kansas head coach Rich Price has words with the home plate umpire during the third inning after Price believed hitter Robby Price was hit by a pitch Friday, May 15, 2009 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan.

Published on May 15, 2009

Kansas’ Tony Thompson rounds second past Kansas State second baseman Carter Jurica in KU’s loss on May 15 in Manhattan. Thompson, just a sophomore, is one of the reasons KU could be even better next year.

Published on May 15, 2009

Kansas starter Shaeffer Hall delivers to the plate against Kansas State during the second inning Friday, May 15, 2009 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan.

Published on May 15, 2009

Kansas runner Brian Heere takes off his helmet at second base after being forced out by Kansas State shortstop Drew Biery during the first inning Friday, May 15, 2009 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan.

Published on May 15, 2009