The Missouri Tigers faced off against their rivals, the Kansas Jayhawks on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Royals. For many players, this was the first time they had played on a major league baseball field.
The Tigers jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead, but the Jayhawks were able to fight back and even the score 3-3 heading into the ninth inning.
Starting with a hit by pitch, Missouri was able to put up five runs in the top of the ninth, and the score would end up 8-3 Tigers.
Cam Careswell prays with his teammates before the game on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Missouri now holds a 17-3 record following Wednesday night’s contest. Adam Runge/Missourian
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Missouri's Hank Zeisler bunts on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Zeisler racked up five runs batted in Wednesday, in addition to his two hits. Adam Runge/Missourian
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Missouri right fielder Cam Chick attempts to steal a base against Kansas infielder Jackson Cobb on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Chick transferred to Missouri to play his final season of eligibility with the Tigers in 2023 after a stint in Nebraska. Adam Runge/Missourian
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Ty Wilmsmeyer slides headfirst into third base on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Wilmsmeyer went one for two Wednesday, scoring two runs. Adam Runge/Missourian
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Luke Mann, left, celebrates with Justin Colon after crossing home plate on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Colon walked and scored twice Wednesday. Adam Runge/Missourian
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