Kansas baseball ended an 11-game losing streak with a 9-4 win over Missouri State on Wednesday at Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri.
The Jayhawks (20-24) logged 12 hits as a team. Second baseman James Cosentino hit his fourth home run of the season and scored three runs. Catcher Jaxx Groshans recorded three hits and 4 RBIs.
KU’s pitching staff allowed four hits to Missouri State (27-14). Tyler Davis and Ryan Cyr each threw two innings of relief for starter Conner Vancleave.
KU will next play host to West Virginia in a three-game series. First pitch for Friday’s opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark.
Kansas 100 311 030 — 9 12 0
Missouri State 001 100 020 — 4 4 0
W-Jonah Ulane (1-2). L-Davis Schwab.
2B-Groshans, KU. HR-Cosentino, KU; Drew Millas, Missouri State; Ben Whetstone, Missouri State.
KU highlights-Ulane, 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 0 K; Cosentino, 2 for 3, 3 R, walk, 2 RBI; Groshans, 3 for 5, 4 RBI; Devin Foyle, 2 for 5, RBI; Benjamin Sems, 1 for 3, 2 R.
