Bozeman –

Game 4 of the weekend saw the Jets beat Big Sky Baseball 8-2. The game was close most of the way with the Jets holding a 3-0 lead and then a 4-2 lead entering the top of the 9th inning before exploding for 4 runs to earn the convincing victory.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Mike Washburn who was 2 for 2 with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored.  Adam Nelubowich was 3 for 5 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored and Kym Barthel was 2 for 4.  Shane Zimmer, Steven Inch, and Josh Stephenson all had 1 hit a piece. 

On the mound Taylor Simmonds earned the victory going 4 innings, allowing 1 hit, 0 runs,  1 K, 0 BB’s.  Cole Stober went 3 innings in relief allowing 1 hit, 1 K, 0 runs, 0 BB’s.  Tyler Vavra finished things off going the final 2 innings, allowing 2 runs, allowing 2 hits, 1 BB, and 1 K.

Overall, the trip went pretty well and the club ended the road trip with a 3-0-1 record.  Next action is September 13th and 14th vs University of Calgary and St. Fx Academy out of Edmonton.

Bozeman

Game 1

The VAB Jets swept Big Sky Baseball today in Bozeman, Montana by scores of 10-7 (Game 1) and 5-0 (Game 2).  Game 1 saw Jordan Wong start on the mound earning a no-decision with 4 innings, allowing 1 hit, with 5 K’s, 5 BB’s, and 1 unearned run.  Victor Caruso threw an 1 2/3 innings in relief allowing 4 hits, 4 BB’s, with 1 K and allowing 5 runs with only 2 run being earned.  Jamin Heller earned the win in relief going the final 2 1/3 innings allowing 4 hits, with 0 runs, 0 BB’s, and 0 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 3 for 5 with 2 RBI’s, Brant HIttel who was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Tyler Hayes, Shane Zimmer, Mike Washburn, Ben Dartnell, Taylor Simmonds, Tyson Denham, and Kym Barthel all had 1 hit each in the victory.

Game 2

Game 2 saw Steven Inch dominate on the mound going 7 innings, allowing 1 hit (flare over 3rd base), with 0 BB’s and 5 K’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyler Hayes who was 2 for 4, Jamin Heller who was 2 for 3 with an RBI and a double, Adam Nelubowich who was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and 1 triple, Mike Washburn who was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Kym Barthel was also 1 for 2 with a run scored.

Next action is tomorrow in Bozeman beginning at 10 am (DH)

Bozeman – The 2008/2009 VAB Jets opened the fall season today in Bozeman, Montana vs Big Sky Senior (American Legion All-star team).  The 9 inning game was called after 9 innings due to rain and cold conditions. 

On the mound Austin Cooper started going 6 innings, allowing 2 hits, 7 K’s, 4 BB’s, 1 ER.  Cole Stober threw a solid 7th inning allowing 0 runs, with 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Tyler Vavra finished things off going 2 innings, allowing 0 runs, with 3 K’s and 0 BB’s.

Offensively, the Jets scattered 8 hits with Adam Nelubowich going 2-5 and Shane Zimmer, Josh Stephenson, Jordan Wong, Jamin Heller, Tyler Hayes and Kym Barthel all collecting 1 hit a piece.  The story of the game was the Jets leaving 17 runners on base. 

Overall, it was a good start to the season.  Brandon Petite, Jean-Guy Bilodeau, and Daniel Worb are all on the DL.

Next action is tomorrow in Bozeman at 1:00 pm (DH)