Edinburg, Texas ? Kansas’ March slide continues.

Texas-Pan American scored two runs in the first inning, a run in the sixth and a run in the seventh to blank the Jayhawks, 4-0, Tuesday for KU’s seventh consecutive baseball loss. It was KU’s first loss by shutout since a 9-0 setback to Nebraska on April 20.

First baseman Kevin Wheeler had two of KU’s five hits. Matt Tribble, Ryan Baty and Brandon Shepard had the other three hits. Baty, KU’s designated hitter, extended his hitting streak to a career-high 11 games.

KU sophomore Chris Smart (0-2) was the losing pitcher. He allowed three runs and struck out four batters in five innings.

The Jayhawks (10-7) will play Texas-Pan American at 1 p.m. today in the final game of the series. KU, which opened the season with 10 wins in a row, returns home on Friday to play Michigan.

Texas-Pan American 4,

Kansas 0

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WP Â James, 4-3. LP Â Chris Smart, 4-3. 2B Â UTPA: Sisk. 3B Â UTPA: Kennedy.

Highlights  Kevin Wheeler had two of KU’s five hits. … Ryan Baty went 1-for-4 to extend his hitting streak to 11 games.