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IdalouMerkel

Wildcats
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BadgersM
8

The Merkel (TX) varsity baseball team won Thursday's neutral tournament game against Idalou (TX) by a score of 8-1.

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Game Story

Texas High School Baseball - Merkel defeats Idalou

February 29, 2024: Idalou, TX 79329

Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Idalou Wildcats (Idalou, TX), 8-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Merkel upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Badgers travel to Bangs (Bangs, TX) to battle the Dragons in a non-league test on Friday, March 1. The Dragons come into the test with a record of 0-1. Bangs lost 16-3 in their recent non-league test against Tolar (Tolar, TX)

With the defeat, Idalou falls to 0-3 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Wall (Wall, TX) to battle the Hawks in a non-league test on Thursday, February 29. The Hawks come into the test with a record of 3-1.

Idalou vs Merkel Baseball Game Info

Thu., Feb. 29, 2024 @ 9a
Rattlesnake Classic
The Merkel (TX) varsity baseball team won Thursday's neutral tournament game against Idalou (TX) by a score of 8-1.

Rankings & Records

Idalou (23-24)

TXSectionState Div.
2616823
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %RFRA
21-108-25-32-114-6.677.800257159
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Merkel (23-24)

TXSectionState Div.
1,009215153
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %RFRA
9-186-83-64-72-5.333.429139229

Team Scoring Averages

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Idalou		2.8.81.5.92.4.81.53.08.39.41.4
Merkel.9.71.31.4.41.7.5-5.17.03.7

Team Stat Comparison

IdalouMerkel
-Batting Average.272
-On Base Percentage.392
-Slugging Percentage.323
-Fielding Percentage.839
-Win Loss Percentage.389

Team Leaders

IdalouMerkelNational Avg.
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Batting Average#24 CJ Walcott.453.239
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On Base Percentage#24 CJ Walcott.565.377
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Slugging Percentage#4 Eli Delgado.777.299
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Fielding Percentage#4 Kaden Blubaugh.952.862
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Win Loss Percentage#5 Trey Alexander.667.535

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Idalou3-3Merkel1-8
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
2/22/24GreenwoodIdalou(L) 8-13/8/24GreenwoodMerkel(L) 14-2
2/29/24IdalouWall(L) 17-24/16/24WallMerkel(L) 34-0
4/19/24WallMerkel(L) 13-0
3/2/24BangsIdalou(L) 10-53/1/24BangsMerkel(L) 17-8
3/2/24Jim NedIdalou(W) 7-44/9/24MerkelJim Ned(L) 3-2
4/12/24Jim NedMerkel(L) 9-0
3/5/24SlatonIdalou3/9/24SlatonMerkel(L) 9-3
3/5/24SlatonIdalou(W) 14-2
3/28/24IdalouSlaton
3/8/24CoahomaIdalou(W) 7-14/1/24CoahomaMerkel(L) 10-8
4/5/24MerkelCoahoma(W) 5-3

Record Breakdown

Idalou (23-24)

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Merkel (23-24)
21-10
Overall
9-18
8-2
League
6-8
1-1
Non-League
1-2
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-3
Common Opponent
1-8
5-3
Home
3-6
2-1
Away
4-7
14-6
Neutral
2-5
5-2
Playoff
0-2
21-10
In-State
9-18
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0