Kansas University’s baseball squad saw its five-game win streak snapped in a 2-1 loss to Oral Roberts in 10 innings Tuesday, but the Jayhawks have an opportunity to right the ship before Big 12 Conference competition begins next week.

KU’s final nonconference series starts at noon today with a doubleheader against Western Illinois at Hoglund Ballpark.

The Leathernecks (9-13) probably will have a decent scouting report on the Jayhawks (18-9-1) because the teams play common opponents.

The Leathernecks are coming off an 0-2 trip at Nebraska, and went 1-2 against Kansas State. Western Illinois also traveled to Hawaii-Hilo to face the Vulcans, as KU did to start the season, and left the Big Island with a 4-3 mark.

Kansas, which is receiving votes in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll, has been almost perfect at home this season — holding an 11-1 mark.

The Jayhawks have a team batting average of .393. KU has outscored its opposition by an average score of 11.9-3.3 in its 12 games in Lawrence.

Kansas pitchers also have thrived at Hoglund, posting an earned-run average of 2.83, while striking out 97. KU senior Ryan Knippschild (4-2) will start the first game against the Leathernecks, and junior Clint Schambach (2-0) will start the second game.