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6:30 p.m. CT
Baseball
at UTRGV
Tuesday, April 15
Lawrence, Kan.
6 p.m. CT
University of Kansas
vs
Wichita State
Kansas and Wichita State Meet for Midweek Game Tuesday at Hoglund Ballpark
4/14/2025 5:26:00 PM | Baseball
| Wichita State (12-23) vs. Kansas (27-10) | |
| When | Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. CT |
| Where | Lawrence, Kan. // Hoglund Ballpark |
| Watch | ESPN+ |
| Radio | Jayhawk Sports Network +Â KLWN (101.7 FM/1320 AM) |
| Live Stats | Stats |
| Game Notes | Kansas | Wichita State |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
| Social Media | @KUBaseball | @kubaseball | Facebook |
| Probable Starting Pitchers | ||
| Day | Kansas | Wichita State |
| Tue. 6 p.m. CT | RHP Malakai Vetock (2-0, 3.52 ERA) | RHP Colton Vercoe (0-0, 3.65 ERA) |
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas baseball returns home this week with a matchup set for Tuesday night at 6 p.m. CT against Wichita State at Hoglund Ballpark. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
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Kansas (27-10) will look to get back on track this week after a four-game skid that comes on the heels of a season-long nine-game winning streak. Despite a tough weekend against newly ranked No. 15 TCU, Kansas did break its single-season home run program record.
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The Jayhawks hit their 76th home run of the season on Sunday at TCU. Derek Cerda led off the game with a homer on the second pitch. Kansas currently leads the Big 12 and is sixth in the nation with 76 home runs this season. KU has hit a home run in 14 of the last 15 games.
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Kansas is ranked in the top five in the Big 12 and in the top 25 nationally in multiple statistical categories. The Jayhawks are first in the league in walks (fifth nationally), home runs (sixth nationally), slugging percentage (11th nationally), runs (13th nationally) and total bases (707). With 8.8 runs per game, the Jayhawks rank 25th in the country.
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Wichita State (12-23) enters Tuesday's game after being swept this past weekend by UTSA. The Shockers have struggled on the road this season with a 4-14 record away from Eck Stadium. This season, Wichita State is hitting .263 as a team and the pitching staff has posted a 6.36 ERA. Josh Livington leads the team offensively with nine home runs and 28 RBIs.
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FANS COMING TO THE GAME
For a smoother entry into Hoglund Ballpark and to skip potential lines at the ticket office, fans are encouraged to show up early and to purchase tickets ahead of time. Students will still receive a general admission ticket for free with a valid KU student ID on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates at Hoglund Ballpark will also now open two hours prior to first pitch. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
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HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
Tuesday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Brian Hanni (play-by-play) and Wally Marciel (analyst) on the call. Fans can also listen to the game on KLWN (101.7 FM/1320 AM) and the Jayhawk Sports Network on KUAthletics.com and the Kansas Jayhawks app.
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Live statistics can be found here, while live updates will also be provided on the team's official X page @KUBaseball.
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SERIES HISTORY
Kansas and Wichita State have met 89 times in a series that dates back to 1952. Wichita State leads the all-time series 52-37. Despite the advantage being in the Shockers favor, Kansas has won four of the last five games in the series. Kansas dropped its first matchup last season at Wichita State before bouncing back and defeating Wichita State 8-1 on May 1, 2024 to extend its win streak to seven games.
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UP NEXT
Kansas will host Kansas State for a three-game weekend series at Hoglund Ballpark, beginning on Friday at 6 p.m. CT.
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