Five things to watch during Wichita State baseball's Fall World Series. The three-game series begins at 6 p.m. Thursday at Eck Stadium, followed by games Friday (6 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.).
The Shockers won't hit with the power they did last spring, when they totaled 57 home runs, most since the 2010 team hit 64.
The offense will come from speed, turning singles into doubles and using all parts of the park. Returners such as Jacob Katzfey, Alex Jackson and Paxton Wallace and freshmen such as infielder Jack Sigrist and outfielder Carson Cox and David VanVooren can use their legs to make things happen.