The Kansas Jayhawks captured a decisive 9‑2 victory over the No. 19 Oklahoma State Cowboys in the semifinals of the Big 12 Baseball Tournament, securing a spot in the championship game.
A milestone for the program
Tyson LeBlanc launched a solo homer that marked his 21st of the season, tying the school’s single‑season record.
Mason Cook took the mound and delivered 5.2 innings of disciplined pitching, surrendering just one run on three hits while striking out seven batters.
The win lifted Kansas to a 41‑16 overall record, the fourth‑most wins in program history, and matched the school’s best tally of 23 combined road and neutral victories.
Kansas will now meet the winner of the West Virginia versus Arizona State matchup in the title game scheduled for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Jayhawks built an early 3‑0 lead, scoring three runs in the first two innings before Oklahoma State rallied with single runs in the sixth and eighth frames.
A six‑run burst in the bottom of the eighth sealed the contest, pushing the final margin to 9‑2.
Championship outlook
The upcoming championship promises a showdown against a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent, with the Jayhawks poised to add another chapter to their storied postseason run.
LeBlanc’s clutch hitting and Cook’s dominant pitching underscore the depth of talent on the Kansas roster, while contributions from teammates such as Augusto Mungarrieta, Jordan Bach, Avery Ortiz, Josh Dykhoff, Savion Flowers, Daniel Osoria, Tony Thompson, Dan Fitzgerald, Ethan Lund, and Riane Ritter have helped shape the team’s recent surge.