K-State Baseball Holds Battle for Tointon Scrimmage
Team Purple defeated Team Gray 7-3 in the fall finale of Cats vs. Cancer.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Baseball
K-State baseball held the Battle for Tointon scrimmage on Nov. 6, 2026, as the fall finale of Cats vs. Cancer. Team Purple defeated Team Gray 7-3 in the game.
Why it matters
The scrimmage closed out Cats vs. Cancer, an effort that raises awareness and funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. It is part of the 19 Ways series in Manhattan, which has organized more than 30 events.
The final score was 7-3 in favor of Team Purple, after Team Gray held a 3-0 lead following the fourth inning. The extraction does not report total funds raised or the amount donated to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
The players
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a nonprofit organization that receives funds raised through the Cats vs. Cancer campaign.
Pete Hughes
Pete Hughes spearheaded the creation of the 19 Ways series that organizes community events in Manhattan.
The details
Maddix Simpson hit a single and Landon Schaefer walked in the second inning, and Cadyn Karl followed with an RBI double into the left-center gap to put Team Gray up 2-0. Joseph Pereira closed out the game for Team Purple.
Timeline
Oct. 29, 2026: ALS Awareness Halloween Game held
Nov. 6, 2026: Battle for Tointon scrimmage held
Feb. 19-21, 2027: Regular season opens against West Florida in Pensacola, Florida
Season Trajectory
The Battle for Tointon is part of K-State's fall schedule, which culminates in the spring season opener in Pensacola, Florida. The scrimmage ties K-State baseball's on-field activity to the national College Baseball vs. Cancer initiative.
Fans who follow K-State baseball can mark the Feb. 19-21, 2027 season opener against West Florida in Pensacola on their calendars. The scrimmage's fall finale date also signals the close of the fall schedule for the program.
The takeaway
Community charity events tied to team scrimmages can connect local sports fans with causes like pediatric brain tumor research. Readers interested in supporting Cats vs. Cancer can follow the campaign through K-State baseball's official channels.
What happens next
The K-State baseball regular season opens Feb. 19-21, 2027, against West Florida in Pensacola, Florida.
Further reading
Explore more Baseball coverage from Manhattan to see how the 19 Ways series fits into the local sports calendar.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kansas State Collegian.
