Jet lose in the semi-final of Best of the West!

Kamloops, AB –

The VAB Jets started on a positive note but to make walks and errors ended in a 10-2 loss to a strong Fraser Valley Chiefs club.  Taylor Simmonds started on the mound taking the loss going 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 6 runs, 4 earned runs, 1 K and 6 BB’s.  Justin Davies returned to the mound going 2 inning allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 2 K’s, and 3 BB’s.  Victor Caruso threw the final 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 unearned runs, 0 K’s and 2 BB’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Luke Barry was 2 for 3 with a double and run scored.  Chayse Marion was 3 for 4 with a double.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3.  Blair Balog was also 1 for 3. 

The loss pushes the Jets record to 9-4 overall.  Next action is Wednesday April 7th in Las Vegas.  11 am PST start time vs Churchill County, NV at Hadland Park.