Jackson splits with Chaffee in opening twinbill

The Jackson Senior Babe Ruth baseball team recovered for a doubleheader split in its home opener Wednesday night.

After Chaffee prevailed 6-5 in the opener, Jackson rolled to an 11-0 victory in five innings.

Jackson is now 3-1.

Chaffee won the first game despite having just six hits compared to 11 for Jackson.

Michael Lee led the winners with two hits.

Sam Lincoln and Kyle Brown both had three hits for Jackson.

Chris Hanback was the winning pitcher for Chaffee, while Sam Sander took the loss.

In the second game, stopped after the top of the fifth inning by the 10-run rule, Brandon Stearns was the winner, as he and Brett Groening combined on a two-hitter. Stearns pitched the first three innings.

Jackson had only five hits -- Lincoln led with two -- but the host squad took advantage of eight walks.

Cody Crowden suffered the loss.