Rachel Homan defeats Brad Jacobs at 'Battle' opener in doubles action

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Rachel Homan and Sarah Wilkes beat Brad Jacobs and Paul Webster 8-6 on the opening night of 'The Battle,' a three-day matchup featuring Team Homan vs. Team Jacobs.

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