Lubbock, Texas ? Michael Tinsley, Connor McKay and Matt McLaughlin each had three hits, and Kansas University’s baseball team opened Big 12 play with a 7-4 victory over Texas Tech on Friday night.

KU starter Ben Krauth (5-2) struck out eight in 62/3 innings and earned the victory.

The Jayhawks (10-15 overall, 1-0 Big 12) will meet Texas Tech again at 2 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Kansas 003 102 010 — 7 15 1

Texas Tech 010 030 000 — 4 8 2

W — Ben Krauth (5-2). L — Parker Mushinki (2-1).

2B — Connor McKay, Justin Protacio, KU. 3B — Quinn Carpenter, TT.

KU highlights: Michael Tinsley 3-for-4, 3 runs, RBI; McKay 3-for-6, run, RBI; Matt McLaughlin 3-for-3, run; Joven Afenir 2-for-5, 2 RBIs; Ryan Pidhaichuk 1-for-3, 2 RBIs.