The No. 16 Kansas Jayhawks baseball team made history by sweeping their fierce rivals, the Kansas State Wildcats, in a thrilling three-game series at Tointon Family Stadium. This monumental achievement marks the first time since 1963 that the Jayhawks have secured a road sweep against Kansas State, highlighting a remarkable season for the team. The series kicked off with a dominant 18-6 victory in a seven-inning run-rule contest. Following that, Kansas showed incredible resilience with a 10-8 comeback win, featuring a dramatic five-run ninth inning. The sweep was completed with a hard-fought 9-7 victory in a game that experienced a significant weather delay of over five hours. With these impressive wins, the Jayhawks have now extended their winning streak to six consecutive games and have won 17 of their last 18 contests. This stellar performance has propelled Kansas to a 33-11 overall record and a commanding 17-4 in conference play, placing them firmly in first place in the Big 12 standings with a three-game lead. The team’s historic run includes six consecutive Big 12 series wins, a program first, showcasing their consistent excellence throughout the season.

The losses dropped K-State to 26-18 overall, 9-12 in the Big 12. Up next for the Wildcats is a game at Nebraska on Tuesday night.