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Arkansas, Kansas meet in Lawrence regional winners bracket

PUBLISHED May 30, 2026, 12:01 AM ET

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Lawrence, Kan. — Arkansas and Kansas met in the winners bracket of the Lawrence Regional on Saturday, May 30, 2025, after Arkansas beat Missouri State 9-5 and Kansas beat Northeastern 6-3 earlier that day. Arkansas scheduled left-hander Hunter Dietz to start; Kansas countered with righty Mason Cook at Hoglund Ballpark at 5 p.m. The game outcome will determine which team moves closer to the super regionals this weekend; Arkansas’ use of Dietz follows a shin injury that sidelined him during an SEC Tournament outing and a three-week gap in major starting roles. Broadcasters listed ESPN+ coverage and the National Weather Service forecast showed a 60% chance of thunderstorms Saturday night.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

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Timeline of Events

1948 — Arkansas–Kansas series origin; Arkansas holds historical advantage.
15th March 2011 — Last prior meeting, Arkansas won 4-2 in Fayetteville.
2025 regular season — Arkansas finishes 40-20; Kansas finishes 43-16.
Early May 2025 (SEC Tournament) — Hunter Dietz exited quarterfinal vs Texas with a shin injury.
30th May 2025 — Arkansas beat Missouri State 9-5; Kansas beat Northeastern 6-3; winners-bracket game scheduled that evening.

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This game is a big deal for local sports fans. Arkansas and Kansas have a long history, dating back to
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If you're an ESPN+ subscriber, you can tune in to watch. Just keep in mind, there's a 60% chance of thunderstorms.

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Who Benefited

The Arkansas baseball program benefited from a six-run fifth inning that produced a 9-5 victory over Missouri State, securing momentum and a winners-bracket matchup against Kansas on May 30, 2025, and enabling the team to deploy ace Hunter Dietz.

Who Impacted

Missouri State suffered the immediate game loss after surrendering a six-run inning that flipped the contest, while other postseason opponents face Arkansas carrying momentum into the regional winners bracket.

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