Photo Gallery: KU takes down K-State in series opener

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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