Northstars open Jamboree with win over Redbirds

Bo Jackson is making a comeback.

Well, at least his shoes are.

Danny Wirtzberger attributed his team-leading 2-for-3, two-RBI game to his lucky blue Bo Jackson shoes. This was the first game of the season he wore the lucky shoes, given to him by his friend, Nick Holt.

"I only wear them in important games," Wirtzberger said.

Backed by Wirtzberger and strong pitching by Tyler Thompson, the Northstars won their 2002 Baseball Jamboree opener, 6-1, over Lewistown.

The Northstars got things started early, scoring two runs in the first inning. Havre used two Redbird errors and two walks to assist in...