John YoungKansas University surrendered three runs in the top of the ninth, and the Jayhawks losing streak hit four games with a 6-5 setback to Missouri State on Wednesday at Hoglund Ballpark.
KU — which has lost nine of its last 11 games — carried a 5-3 lead into the ninth. Closer Stephen Villines (1-2) gave up three straight hits that made it 5-all, and a booted grounder by Colby Wight at third allowed the go-ahead run to score.
Kansas (23-2) had 13 hits on the night, including a career-best 5-for-5, two-RBI performance by Michael Suiter.
Missouri State improved to 18-19.
The Jayhawks will travel Friday for a three-game series at Baylor.
Missouri State 000 002 013 — 6 11 1
Kansas 000 103 010 — 5 13 1
W — Sam Perez, 3-0. L — Stephen Villines, 1-2. Sv — Jon Harris, 1.
2B — Blake Graham, Eric Cheray, Conner Wilson, MSU; Michael Tinsley, Michael Suiter, KU. 3B — Colby Wright, KU.
Kansas highlights — Suiter 5-for-5, 2 RBIs; Justin Protacio 3-for-4, 2 R; Blair Beck, 2-for-4, R.
