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Jayhawks defeated in Big 12 Tournament

Kansas ends its season in a 6-3 loss to Baylor

Jayhawks fall again in Big 12 Tournament

Kansas drops fifth straight game, 10-5 to Kansas State.

Another late game rally dooms Kansas

The Jayhawks lose 3-2 after another ninth inning rally by the Sooners

Kansas downed by Oklahoma on Senior Day

The Jayhawks again let a late lead slip away in 9-6 loss to Sooners

Kansas stunned by Oklahoma, 8-7

Jayhawks squander three run lead in defeat on Saturday

Kansas falls to Oklahoma 14-4

The Sooners capitalized on a four-run sixth inning to defeat the Jayhawks

Kansas holds off Arkansas-Little Rock, 11-8

The Jayhawks escaped with a slim victory after late Trojans rally

Spring sports aren't over

A look at what to expect from Kansas' sports roster for the rest of the season.

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Eight Jayhawks see action at next level

Tom Gorzelanny is the only Kansas players in the majors.

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Year in review

Recapping the 2009-10 year in sports

It was an eventful year for the Jayhawks. The Wave takes a look at the biggest sports moments in 2009-2010.

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Walz named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week

The senior pitcher receives the honor for the second time, striking out 11 batters against Oklahoma.

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Inconsistent bullpen fails to close out games

Relief pitchers allow eight runs in two contests.

Walz shines in victory against Oklahoma State

Junior T.J. Walz nearly no-hits the Cowboys in a 17-3 Jayhawk victory .

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Kansas pitchers look to rebound against Cowboys

After being shelled by Texas Tech and Wichita State, the Jayhawks’ pitching staff hopes to improve in Stillwater.

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Jayhawks fall hard to Shockers

Kansas’ tired pitchers were no match for Wichita State’s power offense in 22-7 loss.

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Pitching rebound needed against Wichita State

On the mound and in the field, Thomas and other Jayhawks are eager to forget Texas Tech losses.

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Red Raiders offense hammers Jayhawks’ pitching

Texas Tech racks up 32 runs in series’ final two games.

Jayhawks defeat Red Raiders in series opener

Kansas crushes Texas Tech 10-2 in Friday's series opener

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Runs aplenty expected against Texas Tech

Kansas’ success depends on the pitching staff’s ability to contain the Red Raiders’ prolific offense.

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Taylor shuts out Tigers at Kauffman Stadium

Freshman pitcher Thomas Taylor held Missouri to two hits in 8 innings of work as Kansas won 1-0.

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Sophomore's bat rocks Ravens for two home runs

Zac Elgie adds three runs to the Jayhawks’ 11-2 victory against Benedictine.

Kansas wins third game to take series from Huskers

Junior outfielder Jimmy Waters homers twice on Sunday to help Kansas win the series.

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Border Showdown heads to Kauffman Stadium

It doesn’t count for Big 12 records, but tonight’s game still means a lot to Kansas.

Younger players to test their skills

Freshman baseball players will hop off the bench against Benedictine College.

Baseball team powers past Nebraska

Jimmy Waters hit two homers to give the Jayhawks a 6-1 win against the Cornhuskers.

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Baseball team looks to reverse conference fortunes

Kansas, struggling in Big 12 play, travels to Lincoln to take on the Cornhuskers.

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Jayhawks swept by Longhorns

Kansas lost to Texas Friday 10-4.

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Jayhawks edge out the Bears

Kansas won 6-4 Tuesday night, despite a late game rally from Missouri State.

Baseball team testing the waters

Less experienced pitchers will get a chance to shine under pressure tonight at Hoglund Ballpark.

Texas' pitching tops Kansas

The Jayhawks fell behind the Longhorns Sunday with a 4-10 loss.

No. 6 Texas tops Kansas in pitchers' duel

Sacrifice fly in the 11th inning leads to a tough 3-2 loss for the Jayhawks.

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Starters the key against Texas

Jayhawks’ series against the Longhorns comes down to the rotations.

Thompson lifts baseball team to victory against Creighton

Third baseman Tony Thompson made up for an early miscue with a game-winning double Wednesday.

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Game cancellation gives freshman pitcher the start

Game against Creighton is Jayhawks’ first televised event of the season.

Price named Player of the Week again

The second baseman is the first in Kansas history to earn the title in consecutive weeks.

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‘Developmental’ games prepare backups for play

‘Youngsters’ prove to be valuable asset to team early in the season.

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Jayhawks fail to take series from Aggies

Time restraints cause tie in final game of weekend series.

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Jayhawks and Aggies finish series with 8-8 tie

Game was called after 11 innings because of a Texas A&M travel curfew put in place so players could return for Easter.

Kansas falls to No. 22 Texas A&M 6-4

The Jayhawks did not take advantage of early opportunities against a tough pitching staff.

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Kansas finishes strong against A&M

Late-game dramatics continue as the Jayhawks battle a late rally from the Aggies.

Kansas edges past Missouri State, 7-6

Zac Elgie’s eighth-inning home run proved winning hit in the Jayhawk victory.

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Jayhawks gain victory despite shaky pitching

Kansas exchanges the lead with Trojans four times before the dramatic ninth inning.

Jayhawks begin home-field stretch

Improvement in pitching starters and relief from fielders will continue success in Waco.

Jayhawks win two of three in season opener

Kansas competes in close contest with Baylor and goes 14 innings in final game.

Baseball wins two of three in season opener

Kansas competes in close contest with Baylor and goes 14 innings in final game

Jayhawks fall to Bears 9-8 in Game 2

Price surprised to see high number of runs in both games this weekend.

Kansas grabs rare win at Baylor

Kansas won at Baylor, 9-8, Friday for only the second time in school history.

Baseball opens Big 12 play at Baylor

The Jayhawks are hunting for just their second all-time victory in Waco.

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Kansas wins 16-0 after rain ends play

Sophomore first baseman Zac Elgie overcomes hitting slump, matching career-high three hits.

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Macias steps up to give Jayhawks the win

Junior shortstop Brandon Macias and junior reliever Brett Brochy deliver to defeat Creighton.

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