Date: April 1-4
Time: Schedule
Location: Kamloops, BC
Month: March 2010
VAB vs Edmonton Prospects Academy
Date: Mar. 28
Time: 1:00PM (DH)
Location: Jets Stadium
VAB vs Edmonton Prospects Academy
Date: Mar. 27
Time: 1:00PM (DH)
Location: Jets Stadium
VAB vs U of C Dinos
Date: Mar. 20
Time: 1:00PM (DH)
Location: Calgary, AB
VAB vs U of C Dinos
Date: Mar. 20
Time: 1:00PM (DH)
Location: Calgary, AB
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.