Wildcats Defeat Shockers for 5th Straight Win

K-State baseball team extends rivalry dominance over Wichita State

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:56am

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The Kansas State Wildcats baseball team defeated the Wichita State Shockers 7-5 on Tuesday night at Tointon Family Stadium, marking the Wildcats' fifth consecutive victory over their in-state rivals.

Why it matters

The Wildcats and Shockers have a long-standing baseball rivalry, and K-State's recent dominance over Wichita State is notable, as the two schools are located just over an hour apart and often compete for the same recruits and fans in the state of Kansas.

The details

Carlos Vasquez hit a go-ahead RBI triple to help the Wildcats secure the victory. K-State has now won five straight games against Wichita State, continuing their recent success in the rivalry.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Carlos Vasquez

A player for the Kansas State Wildcats baseball team who hit the go-ahead RBI triple in the game.

Kansas State Wildcats

The college baseball team from Kansas State University that defeated Wichita State.

Wichita State Shockers

The college baseball team from Wichita State University that lost to Kansas State.

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The takeaway

The Wildcats' fifth straight victory over their in-state rival Shockers demonstrates their continued dominance in this long-running baseball matchup between the two Kansas schools.