Jacksons' U-11 Cal Ripken team goes to 2-0 at regional

BOONEVILLE, Mo. -- Jackson's Under 11 Cal Ripken baseball team improved to 2-0 in pool play at the Midwest Regional Tournament with a 6-2 win Saturday evening over Minnesota.

Clayton Baker pitched all six innings to lead Jackson to victory. Baker struck out six and allowed only three hits. Bobby Clark had a pair of hits to lead Jackson's offense.

Jackson actually trailed Minnesota 2-0 after the first inning, but by the third inning Jackson had taken the lead for good.

Jackson finishes pool play today against Kansas, with the top two teams in each pool of four teams advancing.