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Scenes from K-State baseball opening weekend

K-State wins series over Columbia
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Annabelle Gorman and Cassidy Friend
March 1, 2026
Tazwell Butler celebrates after he riffles a strike down to close out a 3-2 pitch count, ending Columbia's at-bat in the 7th inning. K-State beat Columbia, 5-2 at Tointon Family Stadium on Feb. 28, for their spring home opener.
Tazwell Butler celebrates after he riffles a strike down to close out a 3-2 pitch count, ending Columbia’s at-bat in the 7th inning. K-State beat Columbia, 5-2 at Tointon Family Stadium on Feb. 28, for their spring home opener.
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Cassidy Friend
Infielder Ty Smolinski throws a grounder to a teammate during warm-ups. Smolinski smashed his first home run of the season, giving the Wildcats a 3-2 lead against Columbia on Feb. 27 at Tointon Family Stadium.

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