Photo by Parker Robb | The Collegian Senior third baseman RJ Santigate slides back into first base before being tagged out by Iowa first baseman Tyler Peyton after attempting to steal second in the fifth inning of the Wildcats' 3-2 defeat of Iowa in the first game of the series March 7, 2014.

Photo by Parker Robb | The Collegian Senior third baseman RJ Santigate hits a single to center field in the fifth inning of the Wildcats' 3-2 defeat of Iowa in the first game of the series March 7, 2014.

Photo by Parker Robb | The Collegian Junior second baseman Carter Yagi picks up a grounder and launches it toward first base for K-State's third out in the top of the fifth inning in the Wildcats' season home opener against Iowa March 7, 2014. After jumping out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning, the 'Cats hung on to beat the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Photo by Parker Robb | The Collegian Sophomore right-handed pitcher Levi MaVorhis hurls a ball toward an Iowa batter in the top of the fourth inning in the Wildcats' defeat of Iowa March 7, 2014.

Photo by Parker Robb | The Collegian Junior short stop Austin Fisher catches a pass in an attempt to tag an Iowa player for an out at second in the top of the third inning in the Wildcats' season home opener against Iowa March 7, 2014.

Photo by Parker Robb | The Collegian Attempting to get a double out, Junior short stop Austin Fisher quickly passes the ball back to first base after tagging Iowa third baseman Nick Day out at second in the top of the third inning in the Wildcats' season home opener against Iowa March 7, 2014.

Photo by Parker Robb | The Collegian Redshirt junior Shane Conlon hits a pop fly to left field in the second inning of the Wildcats' 3-2 defeat of Iowa March 7, 2014, at Tointon Family Stadium.

Photo by Parker Robb | The Collegian Junior second baseman Carter Yagi catches a grounder before throwing it to first for K-State's third out of the second inning in the Wildcats' defeat of Iowa March 7, 2014.