MANHATTAN, Kan. (Interstat) — Micah Kendrick’s three-run homer capped a seven-run outburst as Kansas State rallied to defeat SIU Edwardsville 8-4 on Saturday at Tointon Family Stadium.

The Wildcats trailed 4-1 after SIUE shortstop Chase Bloomer’s three-run homer in the third. Kansas State chipped away before erupting for five runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Kendrick’s go-ahead blast to right field. The designated hitter went 2 for 4 with three RBIs.

Kansas State improved to 9-3, collecting 11 hits. Grant Gallagher and Kyan Lodice each drove in a run. The Cougars (5-10) managed just five hits, with Daniel Gierer going 2 for 3. The teams conclude their three-game series Sunday.