Mizzou Opens Back to Back Weekends in Texas at Kleberg Bank College Classic
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	LISTEN	STATS
vs. Kansas State	Corpus Christi, Texas	Friday, Feb. 21	2 pm	FloBaseball	Radio	Stats
vs. Utah	Corpus Christi, Texas	Saturday, Feb. 22	2 pm	FloBaseball	Radio	Stats
at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi	Corpus Christi, Texas	Sunday, Feb. 23	3 pm	FloBaseball	Radio	Stats

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Baseball (2-1) will compete in the state of Texas two-straight weekends, beginning Friday-Sunday at the Kleberg Bank College Classic in Corpus Christi. The Tigers, Kansas State, Utah and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi will compete at Whataburger Field, home of the Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros Double-A Texas League affiliate).

Mizzou is slated for three consecutive day games at Whataburger Field. The Tigers kick things off Friday at 2 p.m. CT against the Wildcats, followed by another 2 p.m. CT first pitch Saturday versus the Utes. Mizzou and the host Islanders close out the weekend Sunday at 3 p.m. CT.

Fans can also tune-in to KTGR (105.1 FM, 100.5 FM, 1580 AM) this weekend and throughout the entire 2020 season, as Tex Little and Matt Michaels will be on the radio airwaves.

#ShowMe Mizzou Game Notes

• at Kleberg Bank College Classic (Feb. 21-23)

Series History vs. Kansas State

• Mizzou leads the all-time series, 169-113-1.
• The Tigers and Wildcats will meet for the second-straight season, as they squared off last year (April 3, 2019) at Taylor Stadium. Mizzou walked away with a 17-2 victory.
• Prior to last year’s meeting, Mizzou and Kansas State hadn’t competed against each other in seven years (April 20-22, 2012). It was the last season in the Big 12 Conference for the Tigers and they earned a three-game series sweep at Taylor Stadium.

Series History vs. Utah

• Mizzou trails in the all-time series, 4-2.
• This weekend will mark the programs’ first meeting in 19 years (Feb. 18, 2001). The Tigers and Utes met that season in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for an early-season tournament. Utah walked away with a 12-9 triumph.
• Mizzou’s last win over Utah occurred on March 22, 1985, at the Turquoise Tournament in Albuquerque.

Series History vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

• Mizzou leads the all-time series, 3-1.
• The Tigers and Islanders last met three years ago (Feb. 23/25, 2017) in Corpus Christi. Mizzou won a pair of matchups over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at its home ballpark.
• Two years earlier (Feb. 19/21, 2015), the Tigers once again traveled to Corpus Christi for early-season non-conference matchups. The Islanders won the opener, while Mizzou responded with a victory in game two.

Tigers Earn 2020 Season-Opening Series Win at Jacksonville State

• Mizzou enjoyed a nice start to its 2020 campaign, taking two-of-three at Jacksonville State (Feb. 14-16). It marked the Tigers’ third season-opening series win under head coach Steve Bieser.
• It joined Mizzou’s previous season-opening series triumphs over Eastern Michigan in 2017 and Florida International in 2018.
• Six of the Tigers’ regular starters at Jacksonville State finished with a .300-plus average, led by a .444 (4-for-9) average from senior DH Peter Zimmermann and .417 (5-for-12) average from junior 2B Mark Vierling.
• The Tiger second baseman enjoyed a big series finale, reaching base in all five plate appearances as the team’s leadoff man. The St. Louis native finished with a career-high four runs scored, while matching his career-best with three hits.
• Junior C Chad McDaniel and redshirt junior 1B Brandt Belk also enjoyed nice weekends at the plate. McDaniel launched a two-run home run on opening day, highlighting multi-hit efforts in the Tigers’ first two contests. Belk filled the stat sheet at Rudy Abbott Field, hitting .333 (3-for-9) with two RBI, five walks and two stolen bases.

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