Jets win 2 to open up the season at Jets Stadium!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets won 2 games over the U of C Jets by scores of 12-0 and 5-4. 

Game 1 saw the Jets offense explode and a no-hit pitching performance to win by a score of 12-0.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 4 with with a run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.  Chayse Marion was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 runs scored and an RBI.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 1 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Marc St. Jean was 1 for 1 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Levi Westerlund started on the mound and earned the victory going 4 innings allowing 0 hits, 5 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Marc St. Jean threw the final inning clean. 

Game 2 saw the Jets get out to a 5-1 lead and managed to turn a double play with the based loaded in the 7th inning to hold on for a 5-4 victory.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.  Brandt Hittel was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 1 with a 2 run homerun.  Nic Koh was 1 for 3.  Taylor Simmonds started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 6 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Blair Balog threw the next 2 1/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs with 2 earned, 1 K and 4 BB’s.  Brody McDonald earned the save throwing the final 2/3 of an inning. 

The 2 wins pushes the Jets record to 4-0.  Next action is tomorrow against the U of C Dinos – 1 pm (DH)