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Head coach Dan Fitzgerald, right, talks with former Phillies manager and Kansas alum Rob Thomson during the NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Junior infielder Dylan Schlotterback runs toward the dugout during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior infielder Dariel Osoria points toward his Kansas teammate during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Junior pitcher Ty Thomson fires a throw during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior infielder Dariel Osoria whips a throw during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior infielder Dariel Osoria fields the ball during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Junior Tyson LeBlanc smiles as he throws the ball during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Sophomore pitcher Mason Cook completes shoulder exercises in preparation for the NCAA regional on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Junior Tyson LeBlanc fires the ball to his teammate during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior infielder Dariel Osoria drives the ball during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior Josh Dykhoff shares a laugh with his Kansas teammates during the NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Sophomore Savion Flowers smiles while walking with his Kansas teammate during the NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior Josh Dykhoff sends a throw to his Kansas teammate during the NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior Josh Dykhoff bats during Kansas baseball’s NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior infielder Dariel Osoria smiles during conversation with former Phillies manager and Kansas alum Rob Thomson at the NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Senior Josh Dykhoff and junior Augusto Mungarrieta jump for a chest bump during Kansas’ NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas baseball holds practice before the NCAA regional on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence. The Jayhawks will host an NCAA regional at Hoglund Ballpark beginning on Friday.

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Senior Max Soliz Jr. prepares to bat during Kansas baseball’s NCAA regional practice on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lawrence.