A relentless five-run fourth inning and power hitting from Brady Ballinger sparked a dominant series finale, fueling the Jayhawks' postseason momentum as they surge toward the regular-season finish.
Kansas Baseball Sweeps Arizona With 11-5 Win, Extends Hot Streak
Kansas baseball completed a dominant series sweep over Arizona with an 11-5 victory on Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark, continuing its strong late-season push.
The Jayhawks used a five-run fourth inning to take control of the game and never looked back. Kansas’ offense came alive after an early deficit, responding with multiple home runs and timely hitting to build a comfortable lead.
Brady Ballinger and Tyson Owens each homered, while key contributions from Josh Dykhoff, Jordan Bach, and Cade Baldridge helped fuel the scoring surge.
Kansas took its first lead in the second inning and broke the game open in the fourth, plating five runs to go up 9-4. The Jayhawks added insurance runs late, including a seventh-inning home run from Owens to extend the advantage.
Arizona managed a late home run but could not close the gap as Kansas secured the sweep and continued its momentum heading toward the postseason.
The Jayhawks will next travel to face Creighton before returning home for their final regular-season series against West Virginia.
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Trey Stewart Commits to Kansas Football, Choosing KU Over Arkansas
Kansas added another key piece to its 2027 recruiting class, landing a commitment from versatile Arkansas standout Trey Stewart.
The 6-foot-2, 205-pound athlete chose the Jayhawks over Arkansas, giving head coach Lance Leipold his third pledge in the class. Stewart starred on both sides of the ball in high school but is expected to play running back at the next level.
A product of Little Rock Central High School, Stewart put together an impressive junior campaign, totaling 1,260 all-purpose yards, including 940 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. He earned All-State and First-Team All-Conference honors while establishing himself as one of the top prospects in Arkansas.
Kansas wasn’t initially viewed as a frontrunner in his recruitment, but things quickly gained momentum after the coaching staff extended an offer earlier this year. Running backs coach Jonathan Wallace played a key role in building that relationship and helping bring Stewart to Lawrence.
Stewart held offers from several major programs, including Penn State, Miami, and Oklahoma, before ultimately choosing KU. He joins wide receiver Deng Tong and offensive tackle Derek Gonzalez as part of a growing 2027 class.
With his size, physical running style, and ability to break tackles, Stewart gives Kansas an intriguing early building block as Leipold continues to strengthen the program’s future.