The goal in the second inning on Tuesday night was the same for Wichita State’s pitchers – buy some time.
After WSU starter Keylan Killgore exited with the bases loaded and two runs allowed, it appeared Kansas State could be headed for an early runaway.
But Adam Keller held the Wildcats at two runs, escaping the jam on one pitch, and set a pattern for the other Shockers relievers to follow.
WSU (26-26) didn’t allow another run and won it 3-2 in the ninth on Luke Ritter’s walkoff home run over the center-field fence at Eck Stadium.