JACKSON – Logan Butzon and Trace Michelson combined on a shutout as the Jackson American Legion baseball team defeated Wabasso 3-0 in its season opener Thursday at Wacker Field.
Butzon did not allow a hit in his four innings and struck out five. In his three innings, Michelson gave up two hits, walked one and fanned three.
Michelson and Butzon also had two hits apiece at the plate for the Tarantulas.
Damien Phaly and Ben Spaeth also had hits for Post 130. Phaly, Butzon and Cam Scholten scored runs.
Jackson travels to Heron Lake Monday.