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Kansas sophomore Bailey Amezcua celebrates after scoring during the Jayhawks' game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas first baseman Anna Soles watches the ball meet her glove to record the final out of the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Bailey Amezcua slides safely into home during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Bailey Weber looks to the Utah pitcher before stepping up to the plate during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Campbell Bagshaw smiles as she reaches second during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas seniors Hailey Cripe (left) and Lizzy Ludwig high-five during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas catcher Bailey Amezcua tags out a Utah runner during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas first baseman Anna Soles watches in a ground ball during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas third baseman September Flanagan attempts to make a diving stop during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Anna Soles lines her barrel up with a Utah pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Hailey Cripe follows through after hitting a Utah pitch during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Ella Boyer hits a Utah pitch during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Presley Limbaugh lays down a bunt during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas juniors Madi Hays (left) and Kadence Stafford celebrate during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Madi Hays rounds third during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Madi Hays takes off to steal second during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Bailey Amezcua pulls back her bunt during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Bailey Amezcua looks to her third base coach during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas shortstop Hailey Cripe fields a ground ball during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Lizzy Ludwig delivers a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Hailey Cripe finishes her swing after making contact during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Presley Limbaugh high-fives assistant coach Kaitlyn Chiles during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas shortstop Hailey Cripe keeps her eyes on a ground ball during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas shortstop Hailey Cripe loads up to throw over to first during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Blakely Barber (left) and catcher Bailey Amezcua look to the dugout during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas third baseman September Flanagan creeps into position during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Blakely Barber works through her windup during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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The Kansas infield huddles in the pitcher’s circle during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Kadence Stafford tosses the ball in from the outfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas sophomore Bailey Amezcua makes contact with a Utah pitch during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Presley Limbaugh looks to avoid a tag at second base during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas shortstop Hailey Cripe attempts to turn a double play during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Jennifer McFalls high-fives junior Kadence Stafford during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Campbell Bagshaw rounds third to score during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior Kadence Stafford watches her hit travel to the outfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Campbell Bagshaw (left) and freshman Ella Boyer chat about the Utah pitcher during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas junior September Flanagan lines her barrel up with a Utah pitch during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Ella Boyer looks to take off from second base during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas freshman Ella Boyer collects herself before stepping to the plate during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas senior Presley Limbaugh prepares to step into the batter’s box during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas second baseman Campbell Bagshaw catches a pop fly during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas catcher Bailey Amezcua frames a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Kansas pitcher Blakely Barber delivers a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Utah on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence.