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Kansas pitcher Boede Rahe celebrates after closing game two of the Jayhawks' doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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The Kansas baseball team celebrates its series sweep over UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas first baseman Josh Dykhoff catches a pop fly in foul territory during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Boede Rahe delivers a pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Boede Rahe looks to start his windup during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pinch runner Savion Flowers safely takes second base during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pinch runner Savion Flowers takes a lead off first base during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas designated hitter Max Soliz Jr. celebrates with the dugout after recording a hit during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas designated hitter Max Soliz Jr. takes a swing at an UCF pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Toby Scheidt and catcher Augusto Mungarrieta high -five after closing out an inning during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach slides after completing a catch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach makes a tough play during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Toby Scheidt looks in for signs during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas second baseman Cade Baldridge makes the throw to first to complete a play during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas second baseman Cade Baldridge fields a chopper behind second base during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens drives a pitch to the outfield during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Brady Ballinger dives back into first base during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas second baseman Cade Baldridge tracks down a shallow pop fly during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Toby Scheidt goes to make a play at home during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Toby Scheidt delivers a pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas infielders Dylan Schlotterback, Tyson LeBlanc, Cade Baldridge, and Josh Dykhoff (left to right) watch their pitcher warm up during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Dan Fitzgerald hands the ball to pitcher Toby Scheidt (15) during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas shortstop Tyson LeBlanc lays down a tag on UCF’s DeAmez Ross during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas center fielder Tyson Owens watches in a hit to the outfield during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Madden Seidl follows through after delivering a pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach takes his lead while being held on by UCF’s Landon Moran during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook delivers a pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Josh Dykhoff takes his lead off second during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Max Soliz Jr. sends a ball to the outfield during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook reacts to a call during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Dylan Schlotterback looks to drive the ball during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas center fielder Tyson Owens fields a ground ball during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Josh Dykhoff looks to make contact during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens squares to bunt during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Brady Ballinger lines his barrel up with a pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach rounds first base during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc steals second base during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens steps into the batter’s box during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Brady Ballinger takes a swing at a UCF pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Dan Fitzgerald speaks with the home plate umpire during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas first baseman Jake Dykhoff goes to tag out UCF’s Austin Jacobs during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas first baseman Josh Dykhoff fields a ground ball during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook releases a pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Dylan Schlotterback slides safely into home during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas short stop Tyson LeBlanc (2) tosses the ball to second baseman Cade Baldridge for an out during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Max Soliz Jr. connects with a pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach beats out the throw at first during game two of the Jayhawks’ double header against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas right fielder Jordan Bach makes contact during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Mason Cook strides out to deliver a pitch during game two of the Jayhawks’ doubleheader against UCF on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.