Mizzou baseball drops fifth straight game to Kansas

Tigers score 8 runs in 4th inning but can't hold on in 11-8 loss

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:23pm

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The Missouri baseball team suffered its fifth consecutive loss on Tuesday, falling 11-8 to in-state rival Kansas. After falling behind 6-0 early, Mizzou scored 8 runs in a big fourth inning to take the lead, but the Jayhawks rallied late to hand the Tigers another defeat.

Why it matters

This loss extends Mizzou's losing streak to five games, putting their season in jeopardy as they head into a crucial three-game series against ranked opponent Kentucky. The Tigers' offensive explosion in the fourth inning showed their potential, but their inability to hold the lead highlights the team's struggles this season.

The details

Mizzou fell behind 6-0 through the first three innings, but erupted for 8 runs in the fourth to take a 7-6 lead. Freshman catcher Juliomar Campos hit his first home run of the season, and junior center fielder Kaden Peer drove in two runs to spark the comeback. Freshman second baseman Blaize Ward then cleared the bases with a triple to give Mizzou the lead. However, the Tigers only managed one hit the rest of the way as Kansas rallied for 4 runs in the 8th inning to pull away.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Mizzou scored all 8 of their runs in the 4th inning.

The players

Juliomar Campos

Freshman catcher for the Missouri Tigers baseball team who hit his first home run of the season in the 4th inning.

Kaden Peer

Junior center fielder for the Missouri Tigers who drove in two runs in the 4th inning to help the Tigers' comeback.

Blaize Ward

Freshman second baseman for the Missouri Tigers who hit a bases-clearing triple in the 4th inning to give Mizzou the lead.

Donovan Jordan

Redshirt freshman for the Missouri Tigers who hit an RBI double in the 4th inning to extend the team's lead.

PJ Green

Starting pitcher for the Missouri Tigers who struggled early, allowing 5 hits and 4 earned runs in his outing.

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What they’re saying

“We had a great fourth inning, but just couldn't hold on. We need to find a way to put together a complete game if we want to turn this season around.”

— Kaden Peer, Junior Center Fielder

What’s next

Missouri baseball will look to end their five-game losing streak when they travel to face No. 24 Kentucky in a three-game series from April 3-5.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the inconsistency that has plagued the Missouri baseball team this season. While their offense showed flashes of potential in the fourth inning, the Tigers' inability to maintain that momentum and close out the game is a concerning trend that they'll need to address if they hope to turn their season around against a ranked Kentucky squad.