Editor’s Note: Each week, Big 12 baseball reporter Shawn Shroyer takes a look at the conference race.

Baylor (11-7)

Up: Senior right-hander Jeff Mandel (2-3) was victorious in a complete-game effort against San Francisco on Friday. He struck out six and allowed only one unearned run.

In the hole: Sophomore third baseman Seth Hammock went 1-for-9 in the first two games of the weekend with his only hit coming in Saturday’s loss to Mississippi State.

On deck: On Tuesday, Baylor will complete its game with Winthrop, which was suspended Sunday in the eighth inning with the Bears leading 5-2. This weekend Baylor will open its Big 12 schedule against Texas.

Kansas State (14-2)

Up: Junior right-hander Brad Hutt (4-0) also threw a complete game, shutting out North Dakota State and striking out 10 batters. Kansas State went on to sweep the series.

In the hole: The Kansas State men’s basketball team was snubbed from making its first NCAA Tournament since 1996.

On deck: Kansas State will play host to Central Michigan this weekend for a three-game series.

Missouri (13-5)

Up: Junior second baseman Brock Bond went 3-for-6 with five RBI and six runs as Missouri beat Texas State and Dallas Baptist in its only games of the weekend.

In the hole: Sophomore left-hander Rick Zagone put Missouri in a hole against Dallas Baptist, allowing five runs in two innings before getting the hook.

On deck: Missouri will play host to Cleveland State this weekend for a three-game set.

Nebraska (8-5)

Up: Junior infielder Jeff Tezak helped Nebraska win its series with Alabama, going 8-for-11 with a home run (1), three RBI and a run.

In the hole: Junior left-hander Tony Watson (1-1) had his first bad start of the season, allowing eight runs (five earned) in 5.1 innings in Friday’s loss.

On deck: Nebraska opens its Big 12 slate in Lubbock for three games with Texas Tech.

No. 21 Oklahoma (13-5)

Up: Sophomore right-hander Stephen Porlier (4-0) struck out eight San Diego State batters in six innings during his victory on Friday.

In the hole: Pitchers Brad Burns and Matt Lovelady (0-1) gave up seven runs to Michigan in 3.2 innings as Oklahoma’s 11-game winning streak was snapped.

On deck: Oklahoma returns home to play host to Michigan State for three games.

No. 14 Oklahoma State (12-4)

Up: Junior third baseman Matt Mangini went 3-for-6 with two RBI and two runs as Oklahoma State split two games with Pepperdine. Game three was cancelled.

In the hole: Seniors Keanon Simon and Ty Wright hit first and second in the Oklahoma State batting order during the weekend, going a combined 2-for-17.

On deck: Oklahoma State continues its home stand to play host to Hartford for a four-game set.

No. 10 Texas (15-7)

Up: Sophomore right fielder Kyle Russell went 7-for-12 with three home runs (9), six RBI and four runs while Adrian Alaniz (5-1) threw a complete game, allowed two hits and struck out seven as Texas won its series with Miami, Ohio.

In the hole: In Friday’s loss, only Russell recorded multiple hits and junior left-hander James Russell (3-2) allowed six runs in 5.1 innings.

On deck: In Texas’ series with Baylor, Friday’s game will be in Austin. The second and third games will be played in Waco.

No. 16 Texas A&M (18-2)

Up: Junior third baseman Blake Stouffer went 5-for-10 with a home run (6), four RBI and five runs and junior lefty David Newmann (3-0) struck out nine in his complete-game victory as Texas A&M swept Florida.

In the hole: Junior shortstop Brandon Hicks was ineffective as the Aggies’ leadoff man, going 2-for-12.

On deck: Texas A&M opens its Big 12 schedule this weekend at home with three games against Kansas.

Texas Tech (15-7)

Up: Senior left-hander Colt Hynes (2-1) was the last of many Big 12 pitcher to throw a complete game, striking out a career-high 11, helping Texas Tech win two of three in the Whataburger College Classic.

In the hole: Texas Tech’s most dangerous offensive weapons, sophomore Roger Kieschnick and junior Matt Smith, went a combined 3-for-22 with six strikeouts.

On deck: Texas Tech extends its streak of consecutive games played in Texas to 12 this weekend with three games against Nebraska.

Kansan senior sportswriter Shawn Shroyer can be contacted at sshroyer@kansan.com

—Edited by Sharla Shivers