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Benjamin RussellWetumpka
Wildcats
5
Indians
6

The Wetumpka (AL) varsity baseball team won Friday's neutral playoff game against Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) by a score of 6-5.

This game is a part of the "2024 AHSAA Baseball Playoffs (Alabama) - 6A State Baseball" tournament.

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Benjamin Russell-------5--
Wetumpka-------6--
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Game Story

Alabama High School Baseball - Wetumpka nips Benjamin Russell

April 26, 2024: Alexander City, AL 35010

Wetumpka Indians (Wetumpka, AL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Benjamin Russell Wildcats (Alexander City, AL), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Wetumpka upgrades its record to 27-17 on the season. The Indians travel to Spanish Fort (Spanish Fort, AL) to battle the Toros in a non-league test on Friday, May 3. The Toros come into the test with a record of 19-9. Spanish Fort won 2-1 in their recent non-league test against Saraland (Saraland, AL)

With the defeat, Benjamin Russell falls to 18-16 on the season.

Rankings & Records

Benjamin Russell (23-24)

ALClass
8319
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %RFRA
18-164-37-810-61-2.529.571176162

Wetumpka (23-24)

ALClass
10323
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %RFRA
26-196-013-1011-62-3.5781.000332238

Team Scoring Averages

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Benjamin Russell		.4.61.01.20.82.05.28.51.5
Wetumpka		2.51.32.5.91.41.01.57.49.01.5

Head-to-Head

  • Wetumpka won on 3/20/2024
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    Benjamin Russell-------5--
    Wetumpka-------11--

    The Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) varsity baseball team lost Wednesday's away non-conference game against Wetumpka (AL) by a score of 11-5.

    Box score
  • Wetumpka won on 4/26/2024
    4/26 @ 7p1234567RHE
    Benjamin Russell-------5--
    Wetumpka-------6--

    The Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) varsity baseball team lost Friday's neutral playoff game against Wetumpka (AL) by a score of 6-5.

    Box score
  • Wetumpka won on 4/26/2024
    4/26 @ 7p1234567RHE
    Benjamin Russell-------1--
    Wetumpka-------7--

    The Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) varsity baseball team lost Friday's neutral playoff game against Wetumpka (AL) by a score of 7-1.

    Box score
  • Benjamin Russell won on 4/26/2024
    4/26 @ 7p1234567RHE
    Benjamin Russell-------11--
    Wetumpka-------4--

    The Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) varsity baseball team won Friday's neutral playoff game against Wetumpka (AL) by a score of 11-4.

    Box score

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Benjamin Russell6-9Wetumpka5-4
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
2/24/24Benjamin RussellCalera(L) 3-23/9/24CaleraWetumpka(W) 7-3
2/24/24Benjamin RussellCalera(W) 4-3
2/27/24Chilton CountyBenjamin Russell(L) 11-73/23/24Chilton CountyWetumpka(W) 10-4
2/27/24Chilton CountyBenjamin Russell(L) 7-6
3/2/24OpelikaBenjamin Russell(L) 15-23/4/24OpelikaWetumpka(L) 3-0
3/2/24OpelikaBenjamin Russell(L) 2-0
3/2/24OpelikaBenjamin Russell(W) 9-2
3/12/24Benjamin RussellTallassee(W) 8-12/29/24WetumpkaTallassee(L) 6-5
4/12/24TallasseeBenjamin Russell(L) 8-63/28/24TallasseeWetumpka(L) 10-7
3/26/24Benjamin RussellRussell County(W) 6-33/13/24Russell CountyWetumpka(W) 11-7
3/27/24Benjamin RussellRussell County(W) 6-3
3/28/24Russell CountyBenjamin Russell
3/28/24Russell CountyBenjamin Russell
3/29/24Russell CountyBenjamin Russell(W) 6-5
3/29/24Russell CountyBenjamin Russell(L) 9-2
4/9/24Benjamin RussellPike Road(L) 3-12/16/24WetumpkaPike Road(W) 5-0
4/12/24Pike RoadBenjamin Russell(L) 8-63/6/24Pike RoadWetumpka(L) 8-1
3/27/24WetumpkaPike Road(W) 2-1

Record Breakdown

Benjamin Russell (23-24)

Wetumpka (23-24)
18-16
Overall
26-19
4-3
League
6-0
11-10
Non-League
12-15
1-3
Head to Head
3-1
6-9
Common Opponent
5-4
7-8
Home
13-10
10-6
Away
11-6
1-2
Neutral
2-3
3-2
Playoff
4-3
18-16
In-State
26-19
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0