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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook screams in celebration after closing out the Jayhawks' game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook (43) and catcher Augusto Mungarrieta celebrate after the Jayhawks completed their series sweep of Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook works through his windup during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach catches a ball in the outfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook comes set during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook works through his motion during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas catcher Augusto Mungarrieta watches in a pitch to complete a strikeout during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Cade Baldridge signals to the dugout after hitting a home run during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Dylan Schlotterback watches as a home run travels over the outfield wall during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Cade Baldridge looks to make contact with a Utah pitch during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Josh Dykhoff reaches base safely after a bad throw during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook looks to make a play at the plate after Utah’s Luke Jacobs advances on a passed ball during the Jayhawks’ game against on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas first baseman Josh Dykhoff fields a ground ball during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook (left) taps gloves with first baseman Josh Dykhoff during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook tosses the ball for an out at first base after being hit in the leg by a ground ball during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc (2) and teammates Jordan Bach and Brady Ballinger (26) celebrate at home plate during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc starts his home-run trot during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc watches as his hit travels over the outfield wall for a home run during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach watches ball four pass by during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook walks off the mound after closing an inning during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Josh Dykhoff holds Utah’s Jet Gilliam during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Mason Cook looks to deliver a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Josh Dykhoff tosses his bat after working a walk during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Max Soliz Jr. lines his barrel up with a Utah pitch during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Riane Ritter works through his motion to deliver a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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The Kansas infield huddles on the mound with pitching coach Brandon Scott during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Madden Seidl releases a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc slides safely into second after a wild throw during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens scores a run during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Max Soliz Jr. follows through after making contact during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Brady Ballinger celebrates with the dugout during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc is held at first by Utah’s Cameron Gurney during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc looks to reach third safely during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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KU junior Cade Baldridge rounds third base during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens makes a catch in the outfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens celebrates after hitting a triple during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas designated hitter celebrates at first celebrates after a successful bunt during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielder Dylan Schlotterback fields a ball during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Dominic Voegele comes off the mound to field a chopper during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Dominic Voegele delivers a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Dylan Schlotterback follows through with his swing during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026 ,at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Dominic Voegele collides with Utah’s Matt Flaharty after an out at first base during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens (left) hands his gear to third base coach Tyler Hancock during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens slides safely into third during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens lines his bat up with a Utah pitch for a single during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach rounds second base during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Dominic Voegele strides out to deliver a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.