Provo, Utah ? Sophomore Justin Protacio recorded a career-high four hits, and freshman Jacob Boylan went 2-for-5 with three RBIs as Kansas University’s baseball team used a seven-run second inning to defeat BYU, 15-4, on Thursday night.

The Jayhawks had season highs with 15 runs and 17 hits to improve to 14-7, while the Cougars fell to 10-12.

Kansas 270 200 004 — 15 17 0

BYU 000 130 000 — 4 8 6

W — Frank Duncan (2-2). L — Adam Miller (1-5).

2B — Jacob Boylan, Michael Suiter, Justin Protacio, Connor McKay, Joe Moroney, KU: Jacob Hannemann, Bret Loopez, BYU.

KU highlights — Justin Protacio 4-for-5, 2 runs, RBI; Kevin Kuntz 3-for-5, run, RBI; Dakota Smith 2-for-5, 3 runs, 2 RBIs; Jacob Boylan 2-for-5, 2 runs, 3 RBIs; Michael Suiter 2-for-5, RBI; Joe Moroney 2-for-4, 2 runs, RBI.