MITCHELL — Gavin Jackson tossed a two-hitter and defending state champion Providence slammed Salem 10-0 in five innings in a Class 2A Mitchell Sectional semifinal Saturday.
The junior right-hander allowed a pair of singles while walking two and striking out six in the abbreviated complete-game for the Pioneers.
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