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Jackson tunes up against 'old timers'
Jackson hosted its annual alumni game Saturday with the varsity sweeping the doubleheader
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

Anfernee Crayton goes through his windup during the doubleheader Saturday in Jackson. Crayton is one of the top pitchers on the Aggies' team.
The Jackson Aggies baseball team played a double header Saturday afternoon against former Aggie players. With baseball season getting underway Monday, February 18, it was a good chance for the Aggies to iron out any wrinkles in their armor.

"Overall we were pleased," Aggie coach Jason Jones said. "It gave us a chance to scrimmage against someone other than ourselves but also a chance for past players to return."

With temperatures soaring around 70 degrees, many of the Aggie faithfull packed the bleachers to catch a glimpse of the new and old Aggies.

"We had a great crowd and beautiful day. It was a great day for Aggie baseball," Jones said.

The varsity picked up an 11- 2 win in the first game and closed out with a 6-1 win over the veterans. Jeremey Reeves was 2-3, J.D. Mitchell belted a solo home run, Kent Meyer and Jamie Eckstein had one hit and a RBI each, Cody Bayles had a two-run single, Collin Perkins had a RBI single and William Taylor was 2-3 for Jackson.

Cody Bayles gets his lead from third base with alumni infielder Jody Pritchett looking on. (Photos by Stephanie Bayles)
Jackson opens the season Monday with a double header scheduled against Andalusia on the road.

"We have had some guys with sore arms but we are healthy right now. We are trying to fine-tune everything and get ready to go to Andalusia. They always have a good club. I think this is the deepest team we have ever had. Even better than last year. We don't have a Jon Luke Jacobs, but we have a bunch of young guys that can contribute," Jones said.
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