University of Minnesota Athletics
Tuesday, March 11
Minneapolis, MN
6:00 PM
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‘U’ Readies For Midweek Matchup With Kansas
3/10/2025 2:14:00 PM | Baseball
U' Readies For Midweek Match up With Kansas
Tuesday, March 11
Minnesota vs. Kansas
First Pitch: 6 p.m. CT
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
Gopher starter: TBD
Jayhawk starter: TBD
Watch: Big Ten +
Wednesday, March 12
Minnesota vs. Kansas
First Pitch: 1 p.m. CT
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
Gopher starter: TBD
Jayhawk starter: TBD
Watch: Big Ten +
MINNEAPOLIS- The Gopher baseball team (6-7, 1-2 Big Ten) is set to face the Kansas Jayhawks (14-1, 0-0 Big 12) for two midweek games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Last Time Out
- The Gophers dropped the first two games of the three game series versus Purdue before bouncing back for a come from behind victory on Sunday. The Gophers were down 7-1 before coming back to win 10-8.
- Joe Sperry picked up the win on the mound after throwing 4.2 innings with three strikeouts. Seth Clausen got the save after throwing 2.2 hit less innings, striking out six.
- The Gopher offense produced 15 hits on Sunday, Hokenson and Elbeery each had three. Richter, Spanier, and Neels also each chipped in two.
Scouting the Jayhawks
- The Jayhawks hold a 14-1 overall record.
- Sophomore Brady Ballinger leads the Jayhawk offense, slashing .463/.815/613.
- Kansas is coming off of four straight wins over Milwaukee.
- Head coach Dan Fitzgerald has entered his third season as the Jayhawks leader.
Opponent Series History
- The Gophers and Jayhawks first squared off back in 1990 and most recently in 2022 at the Cambria Classic. The Gophers won that game 8-1. The Gophers lead the all time series 8-3.
Hit Parade
- The Gopher offense has produced 47 extra base hits through the first 13 games of the season, 22 of which have been home runs.
- Nine different Gophers have hit a long ball so far this season.
- Junior Drew Berkland leads the way with six home runs, Easton Richter is right behind him with four.
What's on Deck
- Minnesota will travel west to Eugene, Oregon for a conference series with the Ducks March 14-16.
For more information on the Gopher baseball program, fans can continue to use GopherSports.com, as well as follow the team on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Tuesday, March 11
Minnesota vs. Kansas
First Pitch: 6 p.m. CT
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
Gopher starter: TBD
Jayhawk starter: TBD
Watch: Big Ten +
Wednesday, March 12
Minnesota vs. Kansas
First Pitch: 1 p.m. CT
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
Gopher starter: TBD
Jayhawk starter: TBD
Watch: Big Ten +
MINNEAPOLIS- The Gopher baseball team (6-7, 1-2 Big Ten) is set to face the Kansas Jayhawks (14-1, 0-0 Big 12) for two midweek games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Last Time Out
- The Gophers dropped the first two games of the three game series versus Purdue before bouncing back for a come from behind victory on Sunday. The Gophers were down 7-1 before coming back to win 10-8.
- Joe Sperry picked up the win on the mound after throwing 4.2 innings with three strikeouts. Seth Clausen got the save after throwing 2.2 hit less innings, striking out six.
- The Gopher offense produced 15 hits on Sunday, Hokenson and Elbeery each had three. Richter, Spanier, and Neels also each chipped in two.
Scouting the Jayhawks
- The Jayhawks hold a 14-1 overall record.
- Sophomore Brady Ballinger leads the Jayhawk offense, slashing .463/.815/613.
- Kansas is coming off of four straight wins over Milwaukee.
- Head coach Dan Fitzgerald has entered his third season as the Jayhawks leader.
Opponent Series History
- The Gophers and Jayhawks first squared off back in 1990 and most recently in 2022 at the Cambria Classic. The Gophers won that game 8-1. The Gophers lead the all time series 8-3.
Hit Parade
- The Gopher offense has produced 47 extra base hits through the first 13 games of the season, 22 of which have been home runs.
- Nine different Gophers have hit a long ball so far this season.
- Junior Drew Berkland leads the way with six home runs, Easton Richter is right behind him with four.
What's on Deck
- Minnesota will travel west to Eugene, Oregon for a conference series with the Ducks March 14-16.
For more information on the Gopher baseball program, fans can continue to use GopherSports.com, as well as follow the team on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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