Jackson, Naquin homer in Tomlin's debut

Austin Jackson slams a solo home run to left-center field in his first spring game for the Indians in the 3rd inningJackson struck out looking in his first at-bat, but he connected for a solo blast to left field off Angels starter Matt Shoemaker in the third inning. He signed a Minor League contract in late January but was slowed as he rehabbed from arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

"It was just nice to get them in the game and get them some at-bats," Indians manager Terry Francona said of Jackson and Jason Kipnis, who also debuted and went 1-for-3.

Tyler Naquin knocked his first homer in the seventh off Jose Valdez, and he is hitting .533 (8-for-15) this spring.

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