Fayetteville, Ark. ? A two-run Arkansas fourth inning doomed Kansas University’s baseball team in a 4-2 setback on Tuesday.

Kansas (7-9) dropped its third straight game. No. 9 Arkansas improved to 14-2.

Sophomore Jake Marasco went 2-for-4 with two RBIs to pace Kansas.

The Jayhawks will open Big 12 play on Friday against Oklahoma State at Hoglund Ballpark. First pitch is 3 p.m.