Seeking a sweep for the first time in Big 12 play, the No. 7 Texas Longhorns squandered an opportunity to make a move in the conference standings by giving away a 5-1 lead in an 8-5 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats on Thursday in Manhattan.
The two-time reigning Big 12 Pitcher of the Week, Texas left-hander Pete Hansen, got off to a strong start, striking out eight batters through the first three innings, but one again proved susceptible to the long ball, allowing three home runs to push his season total to eight and ultimately giving up six earned runs, the most in his career.