Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets lost in the bottom of the 7th in Game 1 – 4-3 and won game 2 – 6-5 in extra innings. Game 1 saw Mark Baigent start on the mound and was very efficient going 6 innings allowing 3 hit, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 3 K’s and 2 BB’s to earn the no-decision. Archie Davis threw the final inning allowing 1 hit and 1 unearned run. Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyson Zarowny was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Greg Adams was 1 for 4 with an RBI.

Game 2 saw Zach Mayo start and earn the no-decision going 4 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs, 4 K’s and 2 BB’s. Ben Dartnell threw 3 very solid innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run, 4 K’s and 1 BB. Marc St. Jean earned the victory throwing the final 2 innings allowing 0 runs to earn the victory. Offensively, the Jets were led by Blair Balog who was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a stolen base. Jeremie Fagnan was 2 for 4 with a triple, RBI and 2 runs scored. Greg Adams was 1 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Matt Benn rounded out the offense going 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI.

The split pushes the Jets record to 12-7 overall in the fall. Next action is tomorrow versus PBA at 1 pm.

Good luck to the 4 Jets currently in Orlando, Florida with the Canada National Junior Team.

Boise, Idaho –

The VAB finished off a successful road trip with a 2-0 loss to CSI.  The Jets also attended the Boise State homecoming football game with 50 yard line tickets and enjoyed a true NCAA Division 1 college football experience. 

Chad Hodges started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 6 hits, 2 runs, 2 BB’s and battled all game against a very good CSI lineup.  Ben Dartnell threw the final 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 K and 0 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets only mustered 2 hits off a tough CSI pitching staff.  Tyson Zarowny and Greg Adams collected the only VAB hits. 

The mini tournament ended up with CSI going 2-0, VAB 2-2, Treasure Valley 2-2 and the Idaho Cubs going 1-4.

Next action for the Jets is next Saturday versus the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge at Lloyd Nolan Yard.

Boise, Idaho –

The VAB Jets split with the Treasure Valley CC Chuckers in Boise, Idaho.  The Jets lost 5-3 in Game 1 and won 6-5 in Game 2.  Game 1 saw Tanner Spencer start on the mound going 3 inning allowing 7 hits, 5 runs, 3 earned runs and 4 BB’s.  Zach Mayo threw the next 3 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 K and no walks.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jeremie Fagnan who was 2 for 3 with a run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3.  Greg Adams was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 3 with a double and run scored. 

Game 2 saw the Jets come from behind to win by a score of 6-5.  Marc Baigent started on the mound earning the no-decision going 4 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 4 K’s and 1 BB.  Logan Seifrit earned the victory going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 BB, 1 K and 1 run.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean who had a big game going 3 for 4 with 3 RBI’s, stolen base and run scored.  Matt Benn was 2 for 4.  Greg Adams was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Jeremie Fagnan was 1 for 4.  Mitch McGeein was 2 for 3 with a double and 2 runs scored. 

The split pushes the Jets record to 11 – 6 overall.  The Jets are attending the Boise State University Homecoming football game tonight and play tomorrow against the College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles at 11 am in Boise.  Former Jets JC Paquin, Paul Schaak, Tyler Vavra and Ben Douglas will be playing for CSI.

Boise, AB –

The VAB Jets opened up their Boise trip with a convincing win over the Boise Cubs (Idaho Scout Team).  Anthony McKinley started on the mound and was dominate thru the first 5 inning.  McKinley thru 5 2/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned run, 2 BB’s and 7 K’s.  Marc St. Jean thru the final 1 1/3 innings allowing 0 hits, 2 runs, 1 K and 2 BB’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Jeremie Fagnan who was 1 for 4.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI.  Greg Adams was 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a run scored.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with 3 runs scored and an RBI.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 2 for 3 with a run scored.   Travis Wallace was 1 for 1 with a run scored.  Marc St. Jean was 2 for 4 with a run scored and a stolen base.

The win pushes the Jets fall record to 10-5 overall.  Next action is tomorrow is versus Treasure Valley CC out of Ontario, Oregon at 10 am (DH).  The Jets are also attending the Boise State vs Toledo Homecoming football game.

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets split again with St. Fx on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Vauxhall.  The Jets won game 1 by a score of 6-1.  Tanner Spencer started on the mound earning the victory going 3 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run, 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Mark Baigent threw very well to earn the save going 4 innings allowing 7 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB and 7 K’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean who was 1 for 3.  Tyler Kendall was 1 for 4 with an RBI, run score and stolen base.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.  Greg Adams was 1 for 2 with a run scored and stolen base.  Jeremie Fagnan was 2 for 2 with a double, 4 RBI’s and 2 stolen bases. 

Game 2 saw the Jets get shut-out by FX.  Zach Mayo started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned run, 2 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Ben Dartnell threw 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 K and 2 BB’s.  Greg Adams threw the final inning clean.

Offensively, the Jets hit the ball hard and combined by a solid defense and only allowing 1 BB was the difference.  Blair Balog was 1 for 3 with a double.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3 with a stolen base.  Konner Lutz was 2 for 3.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with a double.  Matt Benn was 2 for 3.  Archie Davis rounded out the offense with a 1 for 2 day.

The split puts the Jets record to 9-5 overall.  The Jets finish the fall off with 7 of their remaining 8 games versus college teams.  Next weekend the Jets face Treasure Valley CC, College of Southern Idaho and the Idaho Cubs.  The Jets are also attending the Boise Broncos football game.

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets split with St. Fx on a very warm and sunny October day.  The Jets came out flat and were beat in all areas of the game in the 1st game.  Chad Hodges started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 6 hits, 9 runs, 5 earned runs, 3 K’s and 6 BB’s.  Marc St. Jean threw the next 3 innings allowing 6 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Blair Balog threw the last 2 innings and pitched well allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were not sharp scattering 4 hits – Brendan Hendriks, Mitch McGeein, Brendan Hendriks, Konner Lutz, Blair Balog, Tyler Kendall and Tyson Zarowny all added 1 hit each.

Game 2 saw the Jets play better but were still not sharp.  The Jets won by a score of 12-2.  Anthony McKinley started and went 3 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 4 K’s and 7 BB’s.  Logan Seifrit threw the next 2 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 K and 3 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Greg Adams who was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored, stolen base and a double.  Jeremie Fagnan was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s, 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.  Konner Lutz was 3 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 1 with 2 RBI’s.  Tyson Zarowny was 1 for 2 with an RBI and run scored.  Tyler Kendall rounded out the offense with a 1 for 2 day.

Next action for the Jets is Sunday at 1 pm (DH) versus the St. Fx.

Calgary, AB –

The VAB Jets came from behind in Game 2 to earn a split with a very good U of C Dinos club and take the series.  Game 1 saw the Jets lose 12-5 – Zach Mayo started on the mound going 3 1/3 innings allowing 7 hits, 8 earned runs, 6 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Mayo was very effective in spots despite taking the loss.  Tanner Spencer fresh off the DL threw 2/3 of an inning allowing a pair of BB and a K.  Marc St. Jean threw the final 2 innings allowing 2 runs, 2 BB’s and 1 K. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean who was 1 for 2 with a stolen base.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 4 .  Greg Adams was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Ben Dartnell was 1 for 1.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Travis Wallace was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI’s to round out the offense. 

Game 2 saw the Jets come from behind to win by a score of 4 – 3.  Chad Hodges started on the mound and earned the no decision going 4 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 K and 1 BB.  Logan Seifrit earned the victory going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 3 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Anthony McKinley earned the save throwing the 7 innings allowing 2 BB’s and 2 K’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Marc St. Jean who was 1 for 1 with 3 BB’s.  Greg Adams was 2 for 3 with a run scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 1, drove in the tying and winning runs and also had 3 BB’s.  Tyson Zarowny was 1 for 3 to round out the offense.

The win pushes the Jets record to 7 – 4 overall.  7 out of the 11 games so far have been against Canadian Junior college programs. 

Next action is Saturday at 1 pm (DH) vs St. Fx Academy out of Edmonton.

Calgary, AB –

The VAB Jets had to come from behind to beat the U of C Dinos 5-4 on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Calgary.  The Jets scored 1 run in the top 8th to tie the game at 4 a piece and took the lead in the top of the 9th.  Konner Lutz started on the mound going 4 2/3 innings to earn a no-decision allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 4 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Mark Baigent threw 2 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 0 K’s and 1 BB.  Ben Dartnell earned the victory going 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 4 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyson Zarowny who was 1 for 4 with a run scored, RBI and stolen base.  Jeremie Fagnan was 2 for 5 with a triple and 2 RBI’s.  Greg Adams was 1 for 2 with a run scored and stolen base.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 5.  Ben Dartnell finished off a great day with a 1 for 1 effort and scored the winning run.  Matt Benn was 1 for 4 and Marc St. Jean was 1 for 4 with a stolen base. 

The win put a stop to the Jets 3 game slide.  The Jets record is now 6-3 overall.  Next action is tomorrow in Calgary versus the University of Calgary at 12 noon (DH).

The Jets are also attending the Calgary Stampeders – BC Lions football game.

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets lost to the PBA Dawgs by a score of 12-6.  The game was up and down on both sides of the baseball and the Dawgs broke open a 1 run game in the 6th inning to take the 12-6 lead.  On the mound Anthony McKinley started and threw the ball pretty well going 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 6 run but only 2 were earned, 2 K’s and 2 BB”s.  Chad Hodges threw a solid inning allowing 2 hits, 0 runs with 1 K.  Zach Mayo threw a good inning allowing 1 hit, 1 unearned run, 2 BB”s and 0 K’s.  Logan Seifert threw the final inning allowing 3 hits, 5 runs, 3 earned runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyson Zarowny who was 1 for 3 with a HBP.  Jeremy Fagnan was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with a BB and 2 runs scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 2 with a BB.  Marc St. Jean was 1 for 2 with an RBI. 

The loss pushes the Jets record to 5 wins and 3 losses.  The Jets look to snap their 3 game lossing streak on Saturday in Calgary versus the University of Calgary Dinos.  Game time is 1 pm.  The Jets will also attend the Calgary Stampeders football game on Saturday evening.