Kansas Baseball Drops First Series of Season

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The Kansas baseball team suffered its first series loss of the season, dropping two of three games against Texas Tech over the weekend. Despite the series defeat, the Jayhawks are still 11-8 on the year. The team's defense and starting pitching continue to be areas of concern, as Kansas committed four errors and struggled to get deep outings from its starters in the series.

Why it matters

As Kansas faces tougher competition in the Big 12 conference, the team's defensive issues and inability to get quality starts could become more problematic. The Jayhawks will need to shore up these areas if they hope to compete for a conference title.

The details

In the series opener, Texas Tech defeated Kansas 11-4. The Red Raiders then won a close 10-9 game on Saturday before the Jayhawks bounced back with an 18-7 victory on Sunday. Despite the series loss, Kansas has shown power at the plate, hitting 10 home runs across the three games. However, the team's defense remains a concern, committing four errors that led to three unearned runs. Additionally, Kansas' starting pitchers struggled to go deep into games, with none lasting more than six innings.

• The series took place over the weekend of March 16, 2026.
• Kansas' next game is on Tuesday, March 19, 2026 at home against Missouri.

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What’s next

The Jayhawks next game is on Tuesday, March 19, 2026 at home against Missouri. First pitch from Hoglund Ballpark is at 6 p.m. (CT) and available to watch via ESPN+.