Three games in two days in the Cornhusker State face Kansas University’s softball team and its beleaguered pitching staff.

The Jayhawks (19-18 overall, 2-7 Big 12 Conference) are scheduled to meet Nebraska in a single game at 6 p.m. today in Lincoln, Neb., then bus over to Omaha for a 3 p.m. Thursday doubleheader with Creighton.

Kansas will be trying to even its season series with the Cornhuskers, who posted a 7-3 decision over the Jayhawks on March 30 at Arrocha Ballpark.

In that first meeting, the Huskers blew the game open with a five-run fifth inning that featured four walks, three hits and a hit batter.

KU’s pitchers continue to struggle in 8-7 and 8-5 losses last weekend to Baylor at Arrocha. After those two defeats, KU’s team earned-run average dipped to 2.92 overall, second worst in the Big 12.

In the nine league games, the Jayhawks’ team ERA is 5.33.

Bright spots offensively have been provided by shortstop Destiny Frankenstein and left fielder Ashley Frazer, who have boosted their batting averages to .359 and .326.

The Jayhawks will return this weekend to Arrocha to play Oklahoma.