Calgary, AB –

The VAB Jets came from behind in Game 2 to earn a split with a very good U of C Dinos club and take the series.  Game 1 saw the Jets lose 12-5 – Zach Mayo started on the mound going 3 1/3 innings allowing 7 hits, 8 earned runs, 6 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Mayo was very effective in spots despite taking the loss.  Tanner Spencer fresh off the DL threw 2/3 of an inning allowing a pair of BB and a K.  Marc St. Jean threw the final 2 innings allowing 2 runs, 2 BB’s and 1 K. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean who was 1 for 2 with a stolen base.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 4 .  Greg Adams was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Ben Dartnell was 1 for 1.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Travis Wallace was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI’s to round out the offense. 

Game 2 saw the Jets come from behind to win by a score of 4 – 3.  Chad Hodges started on the mound and earned the no decision going 4 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 K and 1 BB.  Logan Seifrit earned the victory going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 3 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Anthony McKinley earned the save throwing the 7 innings allowing 2 BB’s and 2 K’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean who was 1 for 1 with 3 BB’s.  Greg Adams was 2 for 3 with a run scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 1, drove in the tying and winning runs and also had 3 BB’s.  Tyson Zarowny was 1 for 3 to round out the offense.

The win pushes the Jets record to 7 – 4 overall.  7 out of the 11 games so far have been against Canadian Junior college programs. 

Next action is Saturday at 1 pm (DH) vs St. Fx Academy out of Edmonton.

Calgary, AB –

The VAB Jets had to come from behind to beat the U of C Dinos 5-4 on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Calgary.  The Jets scored 1 run in the top 8th to tie the game at 4 a piece and took the lead in the top of the 9th.  Konner Lutz started on the mound going 4 2/3 innings to earn a no-decision allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 4 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Mark Baigent threw 2 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 0 K’s and 1 BB.  Ben Dartnell earned the victory going 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 4 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyson Zarowny who was 1 for 4 with a run scored, RBI and stolen base.  Jeremie Fagnan was 2 for 5 with a triple and 2 RBI’s.  Greg Adams was 1 for 2 with a run scored and stolen base.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 5.  Ben Dartnell finished off a great day with a 1 for 1 effort and scored the winning run.  Matt Benn was 1 for 4 and Marc St. Jean was 1 for 4 with a stolen base. 

The win put a stop to the Jets 3 game slide.  The Jets record is now 6-3 overall.  Next action is tomorrow in Calgary versus the University of Calgary at 12 noon (DH).

The Jets are also attending the Calgary Stampeders – BC Lions football game.

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets lost to the PBA Dawgs by a score of 12-6.  The game was up and down on both sides of the baseball and the Dawgs broke open a 1 run game in the 6th inning to take the 12-6 lead.  On the mound Anthony McKinley started and threw the ball pretty well going 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 6 run but only 2 were earned, 2 K’s and 2 BB”s.  Chad Hodges threw a solid inning allowing 2 hits, 0 runs with 1 K.  Zach Mayo threw a good inning allowing 1 hit, 1 unearned run, 2 BB”s and 0 K’s.  Logan Seifert threw the final inning allowing 3 hits, 5 runs, 3 earned runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyson Zarowny who was 1 for 3 with a HBP.  Jeremy Fagnan was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with a BB and 2 runs scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 2 with a BB.  Marc St. Jean was 1 for 2 with an RBI. 

The loss pushes the Jets record to 5 wins and 3 losses.  The Jets look to snap their 3 game lossing streak on Saturday in Calgary versus the University of Calgary Dinos.  Game time is 1 pm.  The Jets will also attend the Calgary Stampeders football game on Saturday evening.

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets got down early 7-1 and could not come back – losing 10-8 to the PBA.  Zach Mayo started and took the loss going 3 inning allowing 3 hits, 3 runs, 5 BB’s and 5 K’s.  Konner Lutz threw in relief going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 4 runs with 1 K and 2 BB’s.  Ben Dartnell threw a solid inning allowing 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Archie Davis went 2/3 of an inning allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, with 1 K and 1 BB.  Mark Baigent threw well in the final 1 1/3 inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively the Jets were led by Jeremie Fagnan who was 1 for 4 with a HR, 2 runs scored and an RBI.  Tyler Kendall was 1 for 5 with a double and run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 2.  Greg Adams was 2 for 5 with a double, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 5 with a solo HR.  Travis Wallace and Mitch McGeein both had 1 hit a piece.

The loss pushes the Jets record to 5 – 2 overall.

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets lost a tight one to the PBA by a score of 5-4.  Chad Hodges started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 4 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Anthony McKinley threw a very solid inning allowing 0 hit, 0 runs and 0 BB’s.  Blair Balog allowed 4 runs and only 3 earned runs on 1 BB and 2 hits despite fighting the flu.  Marc St. Jean threw 2 solid innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits, 2 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Logan Seifrit threw the final inning with 2 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Jeremie Fagnan who was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and a run scored.  Tyler Kendal was 1 for 4.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Tyson Zarowny rounded out the offense going 1 for 3. 

The loss puts the Jets record at 5 wins and 1 loss.  Next action is Friday night at 7 pm vs Team SK.

Belgrade, Montana –

The VAB Jets finished off a very successful first road trip with a 5-3 victory over the Big Sky Seniors.  Konner Lutz started on the mound and was outstanding going 6 innings allowing 3 hits, 0 runs, 5 K’s, and 1 BB.  Mark Baigent went 1 solid inning allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s and 0 K’s.  Ben Dartnell earned the save going 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 5 K’s and 2 BB’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Tyler Kendal was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 5 with a run scored and an RBI.  Greg Adams was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Archie Davis rounded out the offense going 1 for 4 with an RBI.   Jeremie Fagnan also chipped in with 2 stolen bases. 

The sweep pushes the Jets record to 5-0 overall.  Next action is Wednesday versus the Prairie Baseball Academy in Vauxhall at Jets Stadium – 6 pm start time.

Belgrade, Montana –

The Jets continue their winning ways with a 5-2 and 7-5 victory over the Big Sky Seniors.  Game 1 saw Zach Mayo make his Jets debut going 4 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 5 K’s with 7 BB’s.  Archie Davis threw well in relief earning the victory going 2 innings allowing 0 hit, 0 runs and 2 K’s.  Chad Hodges earned the save throwing the final inning clean. 

Offensively, the Jets faced a very tough RHP and were down 2-0 after 5 innings.  Jeremy Fagnan was 1 for 3 with a double.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 4 with a double, RBI and run scored.  Greg Adams was 1 for 3 with an RBI, run scored and stolen base.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 3 with a double and run scored.  Konner Lutz was 2 for 4.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 2 with a run scored and RBI.  Marc St. Jean was 1 for 2 and Tyson Zarowny was 1 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s. 

Game 2 saw Greg Adams started and earned the victory going 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 5 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Brendan Hendriks threw the next 2 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Marc St. Jean earned the save with 2 K’s and 0’s across the board.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI’s.  Jeremy Fagnan was 1 for 2 with a triple, RBI and run scored.  Greg Adams was 2 for 4 with a triple and run scored.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 2 for 3 with 2 doubles and a run scored.  Tyler Kendal was 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.  Konner Lutz was 2 for 3 with a double and run scored.  Marc St. Jean rounded out the offense and had a great game going 3 for 3 with an RBI and run scored. 

The 2 victories pushes the Jets record to 4-0 overall and next action is Sunday vs Big Sky Seniors at 10 am (9 inning game).

Belgrade, Montana –

The VAB began their road trip to Belgrade, Montana with a 10-3 victory over the Big Sky Seniors (Grade 12 all star team from Montana/South Dakota).  Blair Balog started on the mound and earned the victory throwing 4 very solid innings allowing 5 hits, 3 run but all were unearned, 3 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Travis Wallace earned the save in relief throwing 3 innings allowing 0 hits and 0 runs. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Brendan Hendriks who was 2 for 4 with a triple, 3 RBI’s and a run scored.  Greg Adams was 3 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 3 with a triple, 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Tyson Zarowny rounded out the offense who was 2 for 4 with an RBI. 

Next action for the Jets is tomorrow against the same Big Sky Seniors with a 1pm (DH) slated.  The Jets are without 3 Junior pitchers – Seifrit, McKinley and Spencer who are all attending the Mizuno Camp in Toronto.

The victory pushes the Jets record to 2-0 overall.