The Jackson Junior American Legion baseball team opened its season with a 16-2 victory over Charleston Babe Ruth on Thursday in the Jackson Memorial Junior Legion tournament.
Ryan O'Rear, Dylan Miller and Steven Eddy all had two hits for Jackson.
Eddy collected the win on the mound, allowing three hits in five innings. He struck out three.
Jackson continues pool play today with a 6 p.m. game against East Prairie.
-- From staff reports
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