Photo Gallery: Jayhawks walk off for series win over Houston

By Henry Greenstein Mar 21, 2026

The Jayhawks celebrate their walk-off victory over Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

The Jayhawks celebrate sophomore Tyson Owens’ walk-off hit against Houston during their game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens celebrates his walk-off single during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas redshirt sophomore Landen Lozier rounds second base during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc starts a rally after lacing a single to the outfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Brady Ballinger makes a catch at the wall during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Augusto Mungarrieta takes his lead off second base during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens (5) approaches home plate after hitting a grand slam during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Caleb Deer (35) and sophomore Daniel Lopez celebrate a grand slam during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas first baseman Josh Dykhoff creeps into position during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas pitcher Toby Scheidt delivers a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas senior Josh Dykhoff prepares to step into the batter’s box during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas pitcher Carter Fink strides towards the plate during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas catcher Augusto Mungarrieta celebrates after catching his third Houston runner stealing during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas shortstop Tyson LeBlanc tags out another Houston runner during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas pitcher Carter Fink lifts his leg as he works through his windup during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

The Jayhawks celebrate in the dugout following a home run during their game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

The Jayhawks celebrate a home run at home plate during their game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens (5) finishes his trot as teammates Dariel Osorio, Augusto Mungarrieta, and Tyson LeBlanc (left to right) wait for him at home plate during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens celebrates a home run during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas designated hitter Dariel Osorio tosses his equipment after recording a walk during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Cade Baldridge lines his swing up with a Houston pitch during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Brady Ballinger prepares to step in the batter’s box during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas pitcher Mathis Nayral (34) and catcher Augusto Mungarrieta chat on the mound during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas pitcher Mathis Nayral strides out to deliver a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas designated hitter Dariel Osoria looks to connect with a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas catcher Augusto Mungarrieta waits for the pitch behind the plate during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas second baseman Cade Baldridge tags out a runner during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

The Jayhawks celebrate a home run hit by junior Tyson LeBlanc during their game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas outfielder Tyson Owens catches a pop fly during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas sophomore Tyson Owens watches as his hit travels over the outfield wall for a three-run home run during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc (2) and assistant coach Tyler Hancock talk things over as the Houston infield huddles during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc slides safely into second during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas catcher Augusto Mungarrieta (center) pops up to catch a Houston runner stealing during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Dylan Schlotterback calls off teammate Brady Ballinger for a pop fly during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Dylan Schlotterback connects with a Houston pitch during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas first baseman Josh Dykhoff records an out during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

The Kansas infield huddles around pitcher Mathis Nayral during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas pitcher Mathis Nayral strides out to deliver a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Cade Baldridge (9) welcomes Tyson LeBlanc to home plate after his home run trot during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas junior Tyson LeBlanc lines his barrel up with a Houston pitch for a home run during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas second baseman Cade Baldridge fields a ground ball during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas second baseman Cade Baldridge looks to make a play during the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

Kansas pitcher Mathis Nayral delivers a pitch to a Houston batter during the Jayhawks’ game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

The Kansas baseball team lines up for the national anthem prior to the Jayhawks’ game against Houston on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

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Written By Henry Greenstein

Henry is the sports editor at the Lawrence Journal-World and KUsports.com, and serves as the KU beat writer while managing day-to-day sports coverage. He previously worked as a sports reporter at The Bakersfield Californian and is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis (B.A., Linguistics) and Arizona State University (M.A., Sports Journalism). Though a native of Los Angeles, he has frequently been told he does not give off "California vibes," whatever that means.