DeKalb had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Jacksonville Crimsons on Friday, sneaking past 4-2.
Kennedy Latimer was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Jacksonville's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
DeKalb didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-0 defeat against Biggsville West Central on the 20th. As for Jacksonville, they will face off against Sullivan at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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