SPORTS UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, April 28, 1993
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'Hawks rally in eighth to beat 'Cats
Kansas erupts with five runs to claim victory
By Brady Prauser
Kansan sportswriter
For seven innings last night at a packed Hogland-Maupin Stadium, Kansas State junior pitcher Dan Driskill showed why he had a munuscule career earned run average against Kansas
For seven innings he also showed why he was undefeated against the Jayhawks.
But with two outs in the eighth inning, No. 16 Kansas showed Driskill and the Wildcats why it leads the nation in scoring, as the Jayhawks erupted for five runs on the way to a come-from-behind 6-3 victory.
Driskill was cruising with a three-hitter and a 2-1 lead in the eighth before Kansas started its two-out rally.
"we battled tough, and Driskill softened up in the eighth," said junior designated hutter Kent Mahon. "We got to him."
Mahon got to him first, slicing a triple just fair down the right field, scoring sophomore shortstop Dan Rude and using the score 2-2
The next four Kansas batters all got RBI hits, including the next three batters on three successive pitches.
Things only got worse for Driskill and the Wildcats.
Senior first baseman John Wuyche check broke the tie by lining a change up off Driskill's glove into center field for a double, giving Kansas a 3-2 lead, its first of the game.
"It was a great pitch." Wuycheck said. "I was really looking for a fastball, looking to drive something. He threw a great game and had command of three pitches."
Senior catcher, Jeff Niemeier then hut an BJ double, and sophomore outfielder Josh Igoh singled, scoring Niemeier and giving Kansas 5-2 lead.
Senior right fielder Rory Tarquimo's RBI single increased the Jayhawks' lead to 6.2.
Junior right-hander Chris Corn, 8.2, scattered six hits over eight innings and struck out seven for the victory
Kansas 6. Kansas State 3
KANSAS STATE (13-26, 4-12)
| | ab | r | h | rbi |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| ss Petering | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| rf Decker | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| c Culp | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1b Hendricks | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2b Kopirai | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| if Hess | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3b Mullenen | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| d Wolf | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| cf Stellino | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| | 34 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
KANSAS (33-10, 14-6)
| | ab | r | h | rbi |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| ss Rude | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| dh Mahon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1b Wuycheck | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| c Nomeier | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| cfg | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| fr Tarquino | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 3b Wihelm | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| if Stelkman | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2t Turney | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| p benninghoff | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| | 31 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
Kansas State | IP | H | R | ER | BB |
Driscoll I | 7.2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Bock | .1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kansas | IP | H | R | ER | BB |
Corn W | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Walker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2
E Rude, Peteuring, Kopiya DP Kansas State
2 LOB Kansas State, B Kailan S 2B WO
3 Mathieu Touton HR (Wilton) 2W, Weiher
8 Mather Mathieu HR Decker
8 Peteuring, Wucheng, Rude
Kansas improved to 33-10 overall and 14-6 in the Big Eight Conference, the Jayhawks most conference victories ever. KState fell to 13-26, 4-12.
uriskill, who entered the game with a lifetime 2-0 record and a 0.97 ERA against Kansas, fell to 3-6.
"I want to pay a lot of credit to Dan Driskell," said Kausas coach Dave Bingham. "He's one of the premier pitchers in the Big Eight Conference. He is tremendous. We couldn't see his pitches."
But the pitches that the Jayhawks did see did not get by them.
Senior reliever Jimmy Walker pitched the final inning for Kansas. His performance was perfect except for a solo home run given up to shortstop Todd Petering.
the aeyawknes need three victories in their last nine games to break the single-season school victory record, set by Floyd Temple's 1978 team, which was 35-11-1.
The Jahawks play host to the Wild cats again at 3 p.m. today.
Stephen Pingry / KANSAN
Todd Petering, Kansas State shortstop, steals second base as Dan Rude, Kansas shortstop, jumps to save the throw. Kansas defeated Kansas State 6-3 in last night's game.
Tournament berth depends on victories, not votes
By Mark Button Kansan sportswriter
Contrary to an article that appeared in yesterday's Kansan, the Kansas softball team will not need to rely on the votes of the National Softball Selection Committee in order to advance to the Midwest Regional Tournament.
Following the three defeats Kansas suffered at the hands of Oklahoma State last weekend, Jayhawk coach Kalum Haack said that he thought it would come down to the vote. However, after a conference call with the committee Monday, he was pleasantly surprised.
"We control our own destiny," Haack said.
He said that the Jayhawks, 21-12 overall and 11-5 in Big Eight Conference play, were in second place in the region.
r first place in the regional belongs to Oklahoma State, 42-7 and 14-2, which owns the top honors in the conference as well.
"We need to win seven of our last eight and we'll be in good position," Haack said.
Kansas put some pressure on itself following yesterday's doubleheader with Creighton.
Kansas split the two games with the Blue Jay's, losing the first game 1-0. Haack said the team displayed the excellent defense and pitching that it had been producing recently. However, the offense was absent.
The Jayhawks battled back, winning the second game 3-2.
winning Kansas has added a doubleheader to its schedule and will be playing host to Missouri-Kansas City in a doubleheader tomorrow at Jayhawk Field. These are the makeup games from the original April 14th scheduling. The games were postponed because of rain.
postseason tour will then conclude
the their regular season with a four-
game series at Iowa State.
Jayhawks not drafted still have shot at NFL
Five players will try out at pro camps
By Blake Spurney Kansan sportswriter
Five former Kansas football players have been invited to National Football League mini-camps this weekend for tryouts — three with the New York Giants, one with the Los Angeles Rams and one with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Running back Maurice Douglas, linebacker Hassan Bailey and defensive end Kyle Moore will attend a
mini-camp Friday through Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. Offensive tackle Keith Loneker will work out Sunday and Monday in Los Angeles. Wide receiver Matt Gay will work out Friday through Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.
The five players were not selected in Sunday and Monday's NFL draft, but still have an opportunity to make a NFL team. This year's draft was cut from 12 to seven rounds, which means many NFL prospects may not have been picked up yet.
Loneker is the only free agent from Kansas with a contract that guarantees him an invitation to the NFL preseason drills in July. The other four are trying out for an invitation to the summer camps.
first team, said that the Rams had maintained contact with him throughout the draft and had considered drafting him. As soon as the draft was completed, the Rams called Loneker and his agent.
Lonekern, named to the All-Big Eight
"I got the same kind of contract as if I were drafted," Loneker said.
He said that all the Rams' rookies would be at the camp for an introduction to the teams' program.
Loneker said he thought he would be drafted, but being not drafted was not a major disappointment. By the time the fourth round was finished, he did not want really want to be drafted anymore.
"Then you can go to the team you want to," he said.
10th Douglas and Moore said that they were just pleased to have a
chance to make a NFL team despite not being drafted.
"As long as I get the chance — and that's what I got. To me, that doesn't determine if your good enough to go to the next level," Moore said of the draft.
Moore, an honorable mention All-Big Eight defender who led the Jayhawks with 9 % sacks last year, also said that the invitation from the Giants was particularly exciting. He is from Newark, N.J.
The only two Jayahaws that were drafted, Dana Stubblefield and Gilbert Brown, are also defensive linemen. Moore said his odds were improved by playing with such top-quality players.
Douglas, a second team All-Big Eight performer who led the Jayhawks with 899 yards rushing, said that his opportunity was enhanced by Kansas' national television exposure last season, especially in the Aloha Bowl. Kansas defeated Brigham Young 23-20 in front of a Christmas Day national audience, which ranked fourth in the number of college bowl game viewers.
"If I would have come out of here two or three years earlier, I wouldn't have gotten a shot," Douglas said.
"Each team concentrates on players they want as free agents," he said. "If they like me, they'll sign me."
Gay led Kansas with 30 catchs for 425 yards. He said he hoped to sign a contract with the Chiefs on Sunday.
Bailey was voted an honorable mention All-Big Eight player. He could not be reached for comment yesterday.
"If I would have come out of here two or three years ago, I wouldn't have gotten a shot."
Maurice Douglas
Former Kansas football player
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