Oklahoma vs Kansas baseball weather updates: Super regional delayed by weather, lightning

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Game 2 of the Lawrence Super Regional between No. 15 Kansas and unseeded Oklahoma won't start on time due to weather.

Kansas baseball announced first pitch will be delayed with an unspecified start time as rain and severe weather rolls through the Lawrence, Kansas area.

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The game was originally set for 6 p.m. ET, but should be able to be played on June 7, regardless of the delay. Rain isn't expected in the area after 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT), according to Weather.com.

Oklahoma is looking to punch its ticket to the College World Series after winning 8-1 in Game 1 of the series, while the Jayhawks will look to force a Game 3 on June 8.

Here's everything to know of weather delay impacting the super regional matchup:

Oklahoma vs Kansas baseball weather update​


This section will be updated. All times Eastern.

5:52 p.m.: Lightning has been detected within 8 miles of Hoglund Ballpark, meaning a vacation of the stands at least a 30-minute delay.

There is lightning within 8 miles of Hoglund Ballpark and we must clear the stadium.

We will provide an update when the ballpark reopens to fans. https://t.co/3eWi91ilLd

— Kansas Baseball (@KUBaseball) June 7, 2026

5:42 p.m. ET: Game 2 of Oklahoma-Kansas in the Lawrence Super Regional has been delayed due to weather. The game was originally scheduled for a 6 p.m. ET first pitch, and a start time has yet to be announced.

UPDATE

Tonight’s game will not begin on time due to weather.

We will provide updates as they become available.#RockChalk

— Kansas Baseball (@KUBaseball) June 7, 2026

Weather forecast for Lawrence, Kansas​


Weather.com projects 0.47 inches of precipitation from now until 7 p.m. ET, along with thunderstorms. However, the rain is expected to stop by 8 p.m. ET, with no further rainfall projected.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Oklahoma vs Kansas weather updates: Game 2 of super regional delayed

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