Wichita State Shockers Face In-State Rival Kansas State Wildcats

Shockers look to improve on last season's midweek struggles against the Wildcats

Mar. 10, 2026 at 5:05am

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The Wichita State Shockers baseball team will travel to Manhattan, Kansas to take on the Kansas State Wildcats in a midweek matchup on Tuesday, March 10th. The Shockers are coming off a four-game series split at home against West Georgia, while the Wildcats will host the Shockers at Tointon Family Stadium.

Why it matters

Midweek games have been a challenge for the Shockers in recent seasons, as they went just 2-9 in those contests last year. This matchup against in-state rival Kansas State provides an opportunity for Wichita State to pick up an important early-season win and build momentum heading into conference play.

The details

The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and KFH 97.5 FM/1240 AM radio. Wichita State will send left-hander Dax Sharp (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, while Kansas State will counter with right-hander Cohen Feser (1-1, 1.17 ERA).

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 pm CT.

The players

Dax Sharp

Wichita State left-handed pitcher with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

Cohen Feser

Kansas State right-handed pitcher with a 1-1 record and 1.17 ERA.

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The takeaway

This midweek matchup between Wichita State and Kansas State provides an important early-season test for the Shockers as they look to improve their performance in non-conference games and build momentum heading into the heart of their schedule.