Kelowna, BC –

The Jets score a pair of runs in the bottom of the 6th before cruising to a 7-0 victory over a young Whalley Chiefs club.  The Jets pitching staff combined to throw a no-hitter lead by Ben Erwin who started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 3 BB’s with 3 K’s.  Garrett Nicholson threw the final 3 innings with 5 K’s.

The Jets offense was led by Brett Resch who was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 3 with an RBI to round out the offense.

The Jets will now take on Okanagan College at 8:30 pm for a chance to move onto playoff round.

Kelowna, BC –

Game 1 saw the Jets break the game open with 3 in the 3rd and 5th innings to cruise to an 8-0 win over a solid Okanagan A’s club.  Josh Burgmann started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 1 hit with 2 BB’s and 6 K’s.  Wesley Moore finished things off going 1 inning with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Matt Rath who was 1 for 3 with a double.  Brett Resch was 3 for 4 with a double and 3 RBI’s.  Jordan Malainey was 2 for 4 with a double, triple and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Victor Cerny was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Damiano Palmegiani rounded out the offense going 1 for 3.

Game 2 saw the score tied at 2-2 entering the bottom of the 6th when the North Shore Twins scored 5 runs.  Brandon Hatley started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 2 runs with 1 BB and 5 K’s.  Bryce Fraser took the loss going 1 inning allowing 3 hits, 5 runs, 3 earned runs with 3 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets only mustered 3 hits all coming off the bat of Liam Vulcano.

The Jets will take on the Whalley Chiefs tomorrow at 10:30 am.

Lethbridge, AB – 

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Vauxhall, AB – 

Over the last 3 games the Jets have ran into a much more experienced college team with the PBA.  Game 1 saw the Jets fall behind early again by a score of 7-0 and couldn’t come back falling 12-1.  The Jets gave up 7 runs in the 2nd and 4 runs in the 7th.  Jalen Lane started on the mound going 1 2/3 innings allowing 7 hits, 7 runs with 1 BB and 1 K.  Garrett Nicholson was solid in relief going 2 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run with 3 BB’s and 2 K’s.  KJ Moreno had a good outing going 2 innings scoreless.  David Richards finished things off going 1 inning allowing 4 hits and 4 runs.  The Jets were quiet offensively with Victor Cerny going 1 for 3, Spencer Rankin going 1 for 2, Jordan Malainey going 1 for 3 and Jared Binsfeld rounding out the offense going 1 for 3 with an RBI.

Game 2 was a much closer game.  The PBA spun a double play with runners on 1st and 3rd with 1 out in the bottom of the 7th.  Final score PBA 4 Jets 3.  Ben Erwin started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 2 hits with 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Conner Green threw 1/3 of an inning allowing 1 hit 3 runs with 4 BB’s.  Wesley Moore finished things off with 3 2/3 of an inning allowing 4 hits, 1 run with 1 BB and 4 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Matt Rath who was 1 for 3 with a double.  Brett Resch was 2 for 4 with a double.  Jordan Malainey was 1 for4 with a double and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Damiano Palmegiani was 1 for 3 to round out the offense.

Next action is next Sunday in Lethbridge vs PBA.  12 Jets will travel to Toronto to participate in the Tournament 12

Vauxhall, AB – 

12 current Vauxhall Academy Jets will be attending the Tournament 12 in Toronto, Ontario. The Blue Jays Baseball Academy, in collaboration with Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar will host the third annual Tournament 12 showcase baseball tournament at Rogers Centre, September 14-18, 2015. Tournament 12 highlights the best Canadian amateur players with college eligibility. Eight teams represent the Canadian provinces.

All players have been selected by the Blue Jays Baseball Academy with the assistance of the Blue Jays Scouting Department, Baseball Canada, and the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau.

Attending the 2015 Tournament 12:

BC – Josh Burgmann, Jordan Dray

AB – Bryce Fraser, Jalen Lane, Shawn Grandmont, Coach McTavish

Prairies – Brett Resch, Brandon Hatley, Carsen Perkins, Jordan Malainey, Victor Cerny, Tyler Wood

Maritimes – Garrett Nicholson

Good luck to all the players involved.   For more information on the tournament: http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/tor/baseball_academy/tournament_12.jsp

Season 10 is underway in Vauxhall with the annual Spirit week game vs PBA.  Vauxhall High School and Elementary schools dismiss classes to attend the game.

9 free passes and a couple errors cost the Jets early falling behind 11-1 before scoring 4 runs late.  Final score PBA 11 VAB 5.

Carsen Perkins started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs with 3 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Brandon Hatley went the following 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 5 earned runs with 4 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Bryce Fraser had a solid outing going 2 innings allowing 2 hits with 3 K’s.  Wesley Moore made his Jets debut going 1 clean inning.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Brett Resch who was 1 for 5 with an RBI.  Jordan Malainey was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Tyler Wood was 1 for 4.  Victor Cerny was 1 for 4 to round out the offense.

A combination of youth, nerves and a good PBA club proved costly for the Jets.  Next action is Saturday back at Jets Stadium vs PBA 11 am DH.