⚾️ KU Set for Midweek Game at Wichita State

LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Kansas Jayhawks are off to Wichita, Kansas, to face the Wichita State Shockers on Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT at Eck Stadium. This will be the 11th game of 15 straight contests away from Lawrence. The Jayhawks are 5-6 through the first 11 matchups.

Kansas (8-10) is coming off a Sunday doubleheader split with Indiana State on Sunday. KU won game one 7-5, before being edged out 11-10 in the second game.

Redshirt freshman outfielder Jack Hammond had a breakout game hitting his first two career home runs in game two. Hammond hit a grand slam in the third inning and a two-run homer in the ninth to cut the deficit to a run. His six RBIs were the most by a Jayhawk this season.

In game one, redshirt junior outfielder Reyce Curnane also hit a milestone with his first career home run. The game was tied 4-4 in the eighth inning when Curnane sent a two-run homer out to center field.

Sophomore shortstop Maui Ahuna continues to be one of the best offensive players in the country. Already with 10 multi-hit games this season, including five three-hit performances, Ahuna is currently eighth in the country with a .463 batting average and ranks 11th with a .561 on-base percentage. He also sits at second in the Big 12 with a .776 slugging percentage.

Wednesday’s game will be live streamed on ESPN+ and live audio will be available on the Jayhawk Sports Network on KUAthletics.com and the Kansas Jayhawks app.

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