Gophers Baseball Defeat Kansas 10-3 Behind Allen's Grand Slam

Minnesota's offense powers past Kansas with strong hitting and pitching performance.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The University of Minnesota baseball team defeated the University of Kansas 10-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium, led by a grand slam from Ty Allen and four-hit game from Weber Neels. Minnesota pitchers Isaac Morton and Brandon Jaenke combined for 10 strikeouts in the victory.

Why it matters

This win demonstrates the Gophers' offensive firepower and pitching depth as they continue their four-game series against Kansas. The team's ability to get contributions from multiple starters is a positive sign for their potential success this season.

The details

Minnesota fell behind 1-0 early but responded with three runs in the third inning, highlighted by Neels' RBI double and Allen's grand slam to make it 7-1. Kansas narrowed the gap to 7-3, but the Gophers pulled away with a solo home run from Easton Richter and late-inning insurance runs.

  • The game was played on March 1, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The players

Isaac Morton

The winning pitcher for Minnesota, throwing five innings with four strikeouts.

Brandon Jaenke

Pitched two scoreless innings in relief for the Gophers, adding three strikeouts.

Weber Neels

Led Minnesota's offense with four hits, including a double and two RBIs.

Ty Allen

Went 3-for-4 with a double, a grand slam, and four RBIs for the Gophers.

Easton Richter

Contributed a solo home run and an RBI for Minnesota.

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What they’re saying

“Every Minnesota starter reached base safely during the win.”

— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com (Newsy-Today.com)

What’s next

With this victory, the Minnesota Gophers will look to continue their momentum as they finish their four-game series against Kansas.

The takeaway

Minnesota's balanced offensive attack and strong pitching performance showcased the team's potential to be a force in college baseball this season. The Gophers' ability to get contributions from multiple starters is a positive sign for their continued success.