The Kansas State Wildcats (20-12, 5-7 Big 12) face the Wichita State Shockers (21-12, 5-4 American) on April 7 at Eck Stadium. This matchup marks the 108th meeting between the two teams, with Wichita State holding a slight edge in the all-time series at 58-49. The Shockers are seeking their first midweek win over Division 1 opposition this season, with their last loss being against Kansas State. Kansas State enters the game having lost three straight series, while Wichita State looks to rebound from a weekend series loss to Tulane.

By the Numbers
  • Kansas State scored 305 total runs, ranking 8th nationally.
  • Wichita State's third baseman Jayson Jones is on a 24-game hitting streak.
State of Play
  • Kansas State's star infielder Dee Kennedy is hitting .430 with 14 home runs.
  • Wichita State's bullpen has seen significant contribution from left-hander Dax Sharp, maintaining a 2.87 ERA.
What's Next

Following this matchup, Wichita State will continue to seek improvement in their midweek performances and attempt to break the losing streak against Kansas State, while Kansas State aims to bounce back from three consecutive series losses.

Bottom Line

This game is critical for both teams as they seek to build momentum in their respective seasons, with Wichita State aiming to reverse their recent midweek struggles and Kansas State looking to stabilize their recent performance downturn.