Month: March 2010

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)

Schaak committs to CSI!

Vauxhall, AB –

Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the US.   LHP – Paul Schaak – Winkler, MB – has committed to attend  NJCAA Division 1 College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho.  Schaak follows 6 other Jets who are currently playing with the Golden Eagles (Morrill (2007-2008, Anderson 2007-2008, Craswell 2008, Paquin 2008, Bilodeau 2008-2009, Vavra 2008-2009).  The Golden Eagles play in the very challenging Scenic West Conference.  For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/news/2009/11/4/BB_1104093045.aspx?path=baseball

Schaak joins 2 other Jets who have committed to schools so far.  See below for details:

RHP – Derek Grubel – Lethbridge, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NJCAA Division 1 Muscatine Community College Cardinals in Muscatine, Iowa.  The Cardinals play in the very challenging ICACC conference.  For more details on Muscatine College: http://www.eicc.edu/athletics/mcc_baseball/index.html.

The 2009-2010 college committment campaign starts off with a bang as 2nd year standout Shane Zimmer has committed to Canisius College Griffins in Buffalo, NY.  Zimmer is just coming back from ACL surgery last May. 

OF – Shane Zimmer – St. Albert, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Griffs in Buffalo, NY.  The Griffs play in the MAAC conference.  For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com

Weekend schedule update!!

Vauxhall, AB –

The DH scheduled for Saturday March 20th has be cancelled.  The schedule has been changed to play both days in Vauxhall at Jets Stadium. 

Saturday March 20th – 1 pm (DH) vs U of C Dinos

Sunday March 21st – 1 pm (DH) vs U of C Dinos

** Make sure to check back for additional updates on the weekend series.

Jets win another!

Lethbridge, AB –

The Jets won a well played ball game by a score of 5-2 on a sunny 20 degree afternoon at Lloyd Nolan Yard in Lethbridge vs PBA JV.  Paul Schaak started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs with 3 K’s.  Levi Westerlund threw a clean 3rd inning with a K.  Taylor Simmonds threw the 4th allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB with 2 K’s.  Derek Grubel earned the victory going 2 innings allwing 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 BB with 2 K’s.  Victor Caruso threw the 7th with 1 K.  Ben Dartnell threw 1 inning allowing 1 run, 2 K’s with 1 BB.  Chad Hodges earned the save with a K. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 3 for 3 with a SB, run scored and RBI.  Chase Marion was 2 for 5 with an RBI and a SB.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 4 with a solo HR.  Blair Balog was 1 for 2.  Luke Barry was 1 for 1 with a double. 

Overall, it was a pretty well played game by both clubs.  The win pushes the Jets overall record to 3 – 0.  Next action is planned for this weekend in Vauxhall. 

SCHEDULE CHANGE – SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WILL BE PLAYED IN VAUXHALL AT 1PM (DH) EACH DAY – WEATHER PERMITTING.  PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR ADDITIONAL UPDATES. 

Jets win the first 2 games of the season!

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets earned a couple of victories to open up the 2010 season by scores of 12-1 and 6-5. 

Game 1 saw the Jets start Justin Davies on the mound going 2 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 K’s and 1 BB.  Paul Schaak threw a clean 3rd inning allowing 1 hit.  Chad Hodges threw the next 2 innings to earn the victory allowing 2 hits, 1 unearned run, 1 BB with 1 K.  Victor Caruso threw the final inning alling 3 BB’s with 0 runs.

The offense was very productive early in the game led by Greg Adams who was 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI’s.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 1 with a double, 1 run scored, 1 RBI and a SB.  Shane Zimmer was 3 for 3 with a double, 3 RBI’s and a run scored.  Brody McDonald was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles, triple, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI’s.  Matt Clark was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored.  Blair Balog was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s. 

Game 2 saw the Jets open a 6-1 lead going into the bottom of the 7th when the Dawgs threatened with 4 runs and the tying run on base with 2 outs.  On the mound Taylor Simmonds started on the mound going 2 innings with 1 BB and 0 runs.  Levi Westerlund threw the next 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 BB, 1 unearned run with 2 K’s.  Ben Dartnell threw a clean 5th inning to earn the victory going 1 inning allowing 1 BB, 1K with 0 runs.  Brody McDonald threw 1 inning allowing 1 BB, 1 K with 0 runs.  Blair Balog threw the final inning allowing 4 hits, 2 earned runs with 2 K’s to earn the save. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Chayse Marion who was 2 for 3 with a HR, double and 2 RBI’s.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 4 with a 2 run HR.  Blair Balog was 2 for 2 with a run scored. 

Overall, it was a great day to get outside and both clubs played fairly well for so early in the season.  The Dawgs and Jets will battle again on Tuesday at 3 pm (9 innings) @ Lloyd Nolan Yard.

The victories pushes the Jets record to 2 – 0 to open the season.