Month: September 2011

Jets take 2 from Badlands Academy!

Oyen, AB –

The VAB Jets got on the winning track with 2 convincing victories over the Badlands Baseball Academy Badgers by scores of 12-2 and 14-0. 

The Jets out hit the Badgers on the day 25-5  in front a very good crowd in Oyen. 

Game 1 pitching line:

Logan Seifrit 2 IP, 1 Hit, 2 BB’s, 5 K’s

Luke Whelpton 2 IP, 2 Hits, 2 Unearned runs, 2 BB’s and 2 K’s

Nick Stobbe 2 IP, 0 Hits, 3 BB’s and 4 K’s

Jesse Borden 2 IP, 1 Hit, 1 BB and 4 K’s

Offensively, the Jets were led by Dan Moro who was 3 for 5 with 3 RBI’s.  Chris Thibideau was 2 for 3 with a double and RBI.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 4 with a 2 run HR.  Guillaume Gingras was 2 for 4 with a run scored.  Matt Benn was 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Jason Field was 3 for 5 with a double, 2 RBI’s and run scored.  Devan Thomas has a huge game going 3 for 5 with 3 doubles with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Travis Wallace was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored. 

Game 2 pitching line:

Zach Mayo 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 BB’s and 5 K’s. 

Tanner Spencer 2 IP, 0 Hits, 0 BB’s and 4 K’s

Brandon Radmacher 1 IP, 1 Hit, 1 BB, 3 K’s

Luc Hebert 1 IP, 0 Hits, 0 BB’s and 1 K

Offensively, the Jets capitalized on several Badger walks.  Dan Moro was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI’s, run scored and an SB.  Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.  Devan Thomas capped off a productive day going 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Travis Wallace was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored and an RBI.  Jose Calderon was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and an RBI.  JG Weeks was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored. 

The doubleheader sweep pushes the Jets record to 2-1 overall in the fall.  Next action is Friday night after the 5th Annual Scotiabank Golf Tournament vs University of Calgary Dinos at 5 pm. 

** The Jets had some professional training on Saturday to get ready for the game as former Jet – Steven Inch (2007-2009) and 6th round Phillies prospect threw intrasquad to the Jets.  He is getting ready to head back to Clearwater, Florida for Instructional League

Jets lose 2-0 in a pitchers duel with a vetran PBA group!

Vauxhall, AB

The VAB lost its home opener 2-0 to the Collegiate PBA Dawgs in front of a packed house on the 2nd Annual Spirit Week Game at Jets Stadium. 

There was not much offense provided by either side with the Jets leading with 4 hits to the PBA’s 3 hits.  Tanner Spencer started on the mound going 2 IP, 1 run, 1 earned run, 1 hit, 2 BB’s and 5 K’s.  Zach Mayo threw 1 2/3 IP with 3BB’s.  Logan Seifrit threw 1 2/3 with 2 K’s.  Luke Whelpton threw 1 clean inning.  Luc Hebert threw 1 inning allowing 2 hits, 1 run with 1 K.  Jesse Borden threw 1 clean inning with 2 K’s.  Zach Yandeau threw 1 inning with a 1BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Mitch McGeein who was 2 for 4 with a double.  Jager Toffan and Devan Thomas chipped in with 1 hit each.  

** Correction to the schedule – next action for the Jets is Sunday September 11th at 1pm.  The Jets will be visiting Oyen, AB to take on the Badlands Badgers. 

6th Annual Scotiabank/VAB Golf Tournament combined with U of C Series!

Vauxhall, AB –

The fall baseball season in Vauxhall is an exciting time as the newcomers get their first look at what Southern Alberta has to offer.

The fall opens up on Tuesday September 6th vs PBA at 1:30 pm celebrating VHS and VES Spirit week.  A crowd of well over 400 people took in the event last year.   Come out and support the Jets and both the Vauxhall High School and Elementary school.

The VAB Golf Weekend will be exciting for all supporters of the Academy.  The weekend schedule is as follows:

Friday September 16th – Scotiabank/VAB Golf Tournament

Where: Vauxhall Golf Course

12 noon – Registration/Lunch

1 pm – Tee Off Time

4:30 pm – All golfers travel to Jets Stadium for a Steak Supper and enjoy the University of Calgary vs Jets 9 inning tilt.

5 pm – U of C vs Jets

**Cost for the golf tournament is $75.00/golfer.  To register please email VAB secretary Shannon Mossey at [email protected] or call VHS at 403-654-2145.

Saturday September 17th

11 am – U of C vs Jets

1:30 pm – U of C vs Jets

See you at the course and Jets Stadium!!

The the Jets on twitter at VABjets.