Kansas tops Arkansas 13‑10 in slugfest
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — The Kansas Jayhawks outlasted the Arkansas Razorbacks 13-10 on Sunday, May 31, in a game that featured nine home runs and 27 combined hits. Kansas improved to 45-16, while Arkansas fell to 41-22.
Kansas shortstop Tyson LeBlanc went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer, his 24th of the season, and three RBIs. Second baseman Dariel Osoria recorded four hits, including a solo home run. First baseman Josh Dykhoff added a three-run homer. The Jayhawks built a 13-5 lead by the sixth inning.
Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick homered twice, giving him 18 on the year, and drove in three runs. Center fielder Maika Niu went 4 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs. Designated hitter Zack Stewart also homered.
Kansas starter Manning West pitched three scoreless innings, allowing no hits and one earned run with one strikeout. Reliever Riane Ritter struck out four in 1⅔ innings. Arkansas relievers Mark Brissey and Peyton Lee combined for 2⅓ scoreless frames.