K-State Slate: 5.17.15 - Sunflower Shutdown

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe BatCats win the series against Kansas and the track team sets new records at the Big 12s.

It was a struggle, and Kansas starting pitcher Drew Morovick tossed a great game, but Kansas State ultimately battled back to beat Kansas 6-4 and win the series. The victory puts the BatCats into the Big 12 postseason tournament for the seventh time in the last eight years.

A five-run streak through the eighth and ninth innings put Kansas State over the top. Down 4-1, timely hitting from Tyler Wolfe and Shane Conlon helped bring Jake Wodtke and Carter Yagi home, while Max Brown helped Conlon score to tie the game at 4-4. Yagi later hit a two-out single to drive Clayton…