Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL) fans left the game pleased Friday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL), 6-5 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Herrin advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Tigers host Marion (Marion, IL) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league match on Thursday, March 27. The Wildcats come into the match with a record of 3-0. Marion won 13-4 in their recent non-league match against Benton (Benton, IL)

The Yellowjackets now have a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to DuQuoin for a non-league match on Thursday, March 27. Chester will battle a Indians squad coming off a 4-3 non-league loss to Marion (Marion, IL). The Indians record now stands at 0-1.