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Tuesday, March 17
Lawrence, Kan.
6 p.m. CT
University of Kansas
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Missouri
Kansas Faces Missouri on Tuesday in the Buck O’Neil Classic at Hoglund Ballpark
3/16/2026 5:39:00 PM | Baseball
| Missouri (15-5, 0-3 SEC) vs. Kansas (11-8, 1-2 Big 12) | |
| When | Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. CT |
| Where | Lawrence, Kan. // Hoglund Ballpark |
| Watch | ESPN+ |
| Radio | Jayhawk Sports Network + KLWN (101.7 FM/1320 AM) |
| Live Stats | Stats |
| Game Notes | Kansas | Big 12 |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
| Social Media | @KUBaseball | @kubaseball | Facebook |
| Probable Starting Pitchers | ||
| Day | Kansas | Missouri |
| Tue. 6 p.m. CT | RHP Kannon Carr (0-0, 2.45 ERA) | RHP Luke Sullivan (0-0, 2.70 ERA) |
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas is back home to start a season-long six-game homestand with a midweek contest against Missouri. Tuesday's game will be the Buck O'Neil Classic, a night created to pay homage to Buck O'Neil and the Negro Leagues. Kansas will be donning its uniforms designed after the Kansas City Monarchs
"We're excited to be back home in front of our fans on Tuesday," head coach Dan Fitzgerald said. "The Buck O'Neil Classic is always a special night and we're looking forward to celebrating it once again this season."
Kansas has started the season with an 11-8 overall record and the eight road wins are tied for the third most in the country. The Jayhawks are first in the Big 12 (tied for sixth nationally) in sacrifice flies (15) and third in the conference in walks (117).
Kansas secured an 18-7 run-rule victory in the series finale at Texas Tech to earn its first conference win of the season on Sunday. Kansas set season highs in home runs (6), hits (18) and runs (18). The 18 runs were the most in a conference game since the 2023 season, while the 18 hits were the most in a Big 12 contest since the 2010 season.
In Sunday's game, Dariel Osoria tied the school record with three home runs. He became the fifth Jayhawk to ever hit three home runs in a game, including the first since Justin Headley in 1997. Osoria hit his three homers in the second, fourth and fifth innings. He finished the game 4-for-5 with three home runs, a double, five RBIs and a career-high four runs scored.
Missouri (15-5) got out to its best start since the 2017 season by winning 15 of its first 17 games, including a 13-game winning streak. The Tigers earned series sweeps against New Haven, Arkansas – Pine Bluff, North Dakota State and UIC. Missouri has hit .310 as a team this season and owns a 4.13 ERA. Luke Sullivan, Tuesday's starter, has allowed only four runs in 13.1 innings.
FANS COMING TO THE GAME
For a smoother entry into Hoglund Ballpark, fans are encouraged to show up early and to purchase tickets ahead of time online. Students will still receive a general admission ticket for free with a valid KU student ID on a first-come, first-served basis. Student tickets can be picked up outside of Gate 6 and the student section will now be in Section E. Gates at Hoglund Ballpark open one hour prior to first pitch. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
Tuesday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Steven Davis (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.
Live statistics can be found here, while live updates will also be provided on the team's official X page @KUBaseball.
BUCK O'NEIL CLASSIC HISTORY
Kansas is 4-0 in the annual Buck O'Neil Classic. The first two years were played against Texas Southern, while the 2024 season was versus No. 20 Nebraska and 2025 was against Missouri. In last season's game, Kansas defeated Missouri 9-3 in front of 2,545 fans. Brady Counsell, now a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, set a new career high with five RBIs, including a three-run homer in the game.
SERIES HISTORY
Kansas and Missouri have a rivalry that dates back to 1894. The series favors Missouri 204-140-2. Kansas has won the last three games, including a season sweep in 2025. The Jayhawks won 9-3 in Lawrence on April 29, 2025 and 6-5 in Columbia on May 6, 2025. The win from the previous season came on March 19, 2024 by a score of 4-3 in 10 innings at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals.
UP NEXT
Kansas will continue its homestand with a weekend conference series against Houston in Lawrence. The series at Hoglund Ballpark begins on Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m. CT. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
Players Mentioned
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Baseball Highlights vs St. Thomas
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Kansas Baseball Press Conference
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Dan Fitzgerald Preseason Press Conference
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