The University of Minnesota baseball team is back in Minneapolis for their 2026 home opener. They’re facing off against the University of Kansas in a four-game series at U.S. Bank Stadium this week.
Game Schedule:
Game One:
Minnesota (5-1) vs. Kansas (5-2)
Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:05 PMGame Two:
Minnesota (5-1) vs. Kansas (5-2)
Friday, Feb. 27 at 6:05 PMGame Three:
Minnesota (5-1) vs. Kansas (5-2)
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3:05 PMGame Four:
Minnesota (5-1) vs. Kansas (5-2)
Sunday, Mar. 1 at 1:05 PM
Head-to-Head History
Over the last decade, the Gophers have won 5 out of 7 matchups against Kansas. However, they faced a tough loss in their latest game, where they fell to Kansas 29-1 in a seven-inning game.
Scouting Kansas
The Jayhawks are starting strong this season with a 5-2 record, recently sweeping McNeese State. Last year, they ended the season with a notable 43-17 record, making it to the NCAA tournament’s regional round before being knocked out.
Recent Performance
The Gophers finished their Florida games with a 2-1 record. They narrowly lost to FGCU in a walk-off but secured wins against Northeastern with two impressive mercy-rule victories.
Interestingly, their last mercy-rule win was against the University of St. Thomas on April 9, 2025, when they won 12-2.
Looking Ahead
Next week, Minnesota will host the University of Milwaukee for two games, preparing for the 2026 Cambria Classic, where they’ll compete against UNLV, SDSU, and Nebraska-Omaha.
Player Highlights
- Michael Lippe leads the Big Ten with nine walks, ranking 29th nationally.
- Jack Spanier boasts a .621 on-base percentage, placing second in the conference and 45th nationally, and he has five stolen bases.
- Ty Allen ranks first in the Big Ten and third nationally for triples, with two to his name this season.
Overall, the Gophers are gearing up for an exciting opener, and fans can look forward to some thrilling baseball ahead.
