No. 23 Kansas and Cincinnati Set for Weekend Series at Hoglund Ballpark

Cincinnati (24-20, 10-11 Big 12) vs. #23 Kansas (36-10, 15-6 Big 12)
When	Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4
Where	Lawrence, Kan. // Hoglund Ballpark
Watch	Friday \| Saturday \| Sunday
Radio	Jayhawk Sports Network + KLWN (101.7 FM/1320 AM)
Live Stats	Friday \| Saturday \| Sunday
Game Notes	Kansas \| Cincinnati \| Big 12
Tickets	Buy Tickets
Social Media	@KUBaseball \| @kubaseball \| Facebook

Probable Starting Pitchers
Day	Kansas	Cincinnati
Fri. 6 p.m. CT	RHP Dominic Voegele (6-3, 5.27 ERA)	RHP Nathan Taylor (4-1, 2.59 ERA)
Sat. 2 p.m. CT	RHP Cooper Moore (5-1, 3.36 ERA)	RHP Carson Marsh (3-4, 7.43 ERA)
Sun. 1 p.m. CT	TBD	LHP Kellen O'Connor (2-2, 4.47 ERA)

LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 23 Kansas baseball hosts Cincinnati in a weekend series at Hoglund Ballpark this weekend beginning on Friday at 6 p.m. CT. The Jayhawks are in a stretch where seven of eight games are at home. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.

"Our crew continues to be very process driven which helps their confidence," head coach Dan Fitzgerald said. "They can revert back to the process and they know that the wins were part of that formula. They're having a ton of fun and they really like each other so every day is a lot of fun out here."

Kansas (36-10, 15-6 Big 12) has won nine consecutive games entering the weekend and is in second place in the Big 12 standings. The 36 wins are the most in a season for Kansas since 2009 and the most under Fitzgerald, while the 15 wins in Big 12 games are tied for the most in program history. Through 46 games, Kansas has its best record in program history.

The Jayhawks recorded their seventh series sweep of the season and fourth in Big 12 play this past weekend at Utah. The four Big 12 series sweeps are the most in program history.

KU is currently leading the Big 12 in several offensive categories, including walks (fourth nationally), home runs (tied for eighth nationally), shutouts (tied for ninth nationally), on-base percentage and total bases. Kansas also ranks 16th nationally in runs scored, 17th in the country in slugging percentage, tied for 17th in the nation in hits and 25th nationally in runs per game.

Cincinnati (24-20, 10-11 Big 12) heads to Lawrence to start an 11-day road trip having won three of its last four games, which includes a series win against Oklahoma State. The Bearcats are currently in a tie for seventh place in the Big 12 standings. Cincinnati leads the nation in bunt hits and is at the top of the Big 12 in stolen bases. Kerrington Cross leads the Cincinnati lineup with a .399 batting average. The Bearcats have posted a 5.04 ERA as a pitching staff this season.

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 open two hours prior to first pitch. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.

HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
All three games will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Brian Hanni (play-by-play) and Kevin Wheeler (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.

Live statistics can be found here, while live updates will also be provided on the team's official X page @KUBaseball.

DOM HONORED
Dominic Voegele has been named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season, the conference office announced on Monday.

Voegele tossed a career-high 8.2 innings and did not allow a run or walk. He had five strikeouts in his outing and retired 12 consecutive batters from the final out of the fifth inning all the way through the first two outs of the ninth inning.

Currently, Voegele is third in the Big 12 with 66.2 innings pitched, tied for fifth in the conference with six wins and is ninth in the league with 60 strikeouts.

SERIES HISTORY
Kansas and Cincinnati have played only six times, with all of the meetings happening in Cincinnati. The Bearcats hold a 5-1 advantage in the all-time series. Cincinnati swept the three-game set from the Jayhawks in 2018 and won two out of three games in 2024. The lone Kansas win came on March 15, 2024 in a 14-4 victory where Jake English tied the program record of five walks, while Chase Diggins and Kodey Shojinaga both had four hits and four RBIs.

UP NEXT
Kansas will play at Missouri in a midweek game on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+.

No. 23 Kansas and Cincinnati Set for Weekend Series at Hoglund Ballpark

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Players Mentioned

Chase Diggins

Jake English

Cooper Moore

Kodey Shojinaga

Dominic Voegele

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No. 23 Kansas and Cincinnati Set for Weekend Series at Hoglund Ballpark

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Players Mentioned

Chase Diggins

Jake English

Cooper Moore

Kodey Shojinaga

Dominic Voegele

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