MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — Dylan Schlotterback homered and drove in four runs as Kansas outlasted Minnesota 8-7 on Wednesday at Minneapolis, Minn. The Jayhawks built an 8-1 lead before holding off a late rally.

Weber Neels hit two home runs and had four RBIs for the Golden Gophers, including a three-run shot in the seventh inning. Augusto Mungarrieta added a three-run homer for Kansas.

Kansas pitchers combined for 12 strikeouts. The Jayhawks improved to 6-2 overall, while Minnesota fell to 5-2. The teams continue their series Friday.