Kokomo gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Mississinewa Indians.
Jude Rivers was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Chad Washburn, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Mississinewa's side, Deakon Dilts and Lio Matamoros did some serious damage despite the final result: Dilts scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Matamoros scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jaren Fortney, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Kokomo will be playing at home against Roncalli at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Mississinewa, they will head out on the road to square off against Jay County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mississinewa will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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