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Jets lose a tight one to end 17 game winning streak!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets lost a 6-5 ball game to the Great Falls Chargers in a well played game that snapped the Jets 17 game winning streak.  Justin Davies started on the mound earning the no decision going 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits with 11 K’s and 1 BB.  Blair Balog took the loss going 2/3 of a inning allowing 6 hits and 4 runs.  Victor Caruso threw the final 1/3 of an inning. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Ben Douglas who was 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Matt Clark was also 1 for 3 with a run scored. 

The Jets overall record is now 27 – 8 overall and 3-1 in the tournament.  Results from the Great Falls and Medicine Hat game will determine the #1 and #2 seeds. 

The records currently are:

Lethbridge 0-3

Calgary 0-3

Great Falls 3-0

Medicine Hat 2-1

VAB 3-1

Jets come from behind to win!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets came from behind to beat the Medicine Hat Monarchs by a score of 9-5.  The Jets were down 4-2 going into the bottom of the  6th inning before breaking the game open for 5 runs.  Brody McDonald started for the Jets earning the no-decision going 5 solid innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 1 earned run with 9 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Victor Caruso earned the victory throwing the final 2 innings allowing 1 unearned run. 

Offensively, the Jets were led once again by Brendan Hendriks going 2 for 2 with a double, run scored and 2 RBI”s.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 4 with the win RBI and 2 runs scored.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 2 for 4 with an RBI and run scored. 

The victory pushes the Jets overall record to 27 – 7 overall and 3 – 0 in the tournament.  Next action is 7 pm vs Great Falls Chargers.

Jets win a another big one!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets opened up with 11 runs in the first 2 innings to cruise to a 13-1 victory over the Calgary Cubs.  On the mound Taylor Simmonds started and threw very well going 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 unearned run, with 8 K’s and 2 BB’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Brendan Hendriks who was 3 for 4 with 2 more HR’s, double, 5 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Ben Douglas was 3 for 3 with a double, run scored and RBI.  Kym Barthel was 1 for 5 with 2 RBI’s.  Luke Barry was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 4 with a triple, 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 4 with a HR and Nick Koh was 1 for 2 with a double and 2 runs scored. 

The win pushes the Jets overall record to 26 – 7 and 2 -0 in the tournament.  Next action is Saturday vs Medicine Hat at 10 am and Great Falls at 7 pm. 

Other action from the tournament:

Medicine Hat 15 – Lethbridge 5

Great Falls 16 – Calgary 6

Jets open the tournament with a convincing 13-3 victory!

 Vauxhall, AB –

The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball opened up the 4th Annual Haven Agencies Invitational Tournament with a 13-3 victory over the Lethbridge Elks.  Paul Schaak started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 BB’s and 8 K’s for the victory.  Chad Hodges threw a good inning of relief allowing 1 K and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by a big day from Brendan Hendriks who was 3 for 3 with 2 – 2 run HR’s and a single with 4 RBI’s, 4 runs scored and a stolen base.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 3 iwht a double, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored. Kym Barthel was 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.  Luke Barry was 1 for 4 with a double and run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 4 with a HR, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Marc St. Jean rounded out the offense with a single, RBI and run scored. 

The win pushes the Jets overall record to 25-7 and 1-0 in the tournament.  Next action is Friday night at 7 pm vs Calgary Cubs.

4th Annual Haven Agencies Invitational Tournament begin Thursday!

Vauxhall, AB –

The 4th Annual Haven Invitational Tournament begins this Thursday with teams from Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Great Falls and the Jets.   The tournament is proud to partner with Haven Agencies and Intact Insurance to provide a very well organized and supported tournament.  Below is the tournament draw for the weekend.

Jets 4th Annual Invitational Tournament

Presented by: Haven Agencies

Vauxhall, Alberta, Canada

Home Team                                                Visiting Team

Thursday May 20th, 2010

7:00 pm               V.A.B                                  vs                     Lethbridge Elks

Friday May 21st, 2010

1:00 pm               Medicine Hat Monarchs      vs                     Lethbridge Elks

4:00 pm               Calgary Cubs                       vs                    Great Falls

7:00 pm               Calgary Cubs                       vs                     V.A.B

Saturday May 22nd, 2010

10:00 am             V.A.B                                  vs              Medicine Hat Monarchs

1:00 pm               Medicine Hat Monarchs      vs                     Calgary Cubs

4:00 pm               Lethbridge Elks                   vs                     Great Falls

5:00 pm               BBQ (Players and Coaches are Free)

7:00 pm               Great Falls                           vs                     V.A.B

Sunday May 23rd, 2010

10:00 am             Lethbridge Elks                   vs                     Calgary Cubs

1:00 pm               Great Falls                           vs              Medicine Hat Monarchs

Championship Game

4:00 pm              #1 Seed                               vs                     #2 Seed

Jets finish up road trip with another big victory!

Bozeman, Montana –

The VAB Jets finished off the road trip with a convincing 10-0 victory.  The game was close until the bottom of the 4th inning when the Jets broke it open.  Brody McDonald started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 K’s and 1 BB.  Chad Hodges threw a great inning of relief striking out the side.

Offensively, the Jets displayed a balanced attack with 11 hits in total.  Greg Adams was 2 for 3 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI’s.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 3 with 3 RBI’s and a game inning 2 run HR.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 3 with an RBI and SB.  Brant Hittel, Matt Clark and Kym Barthel all pitched in with 1 hit each.

The Jets finished the road trip undefeated and outscored opponents 57 – 6.  The Jets overall record is now 23 – 7 overall and next action is in the Haven Agencies Tournament in Vauxhall with the opening game going Thursday at 7 pm vs Lethbridge Elks.

Jets continue to play well with a 11-1 victory!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets pitched extremely well, played well defensively and had a balanced offensive attach.  Justin Davies threw very well going 5 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 2 BB’s and 12 K’s.  He threw first pitch strike to 16 of 18 hitters he faced.

Offensively, the Jets saw 8 Jets all collect 1 hit each.  Kym Barthel was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI’s, 2 runs scored and 2 BB’s.  Luke Barry was 1 for 2 with an RBI, 3 runs scored and 2 BB’s.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 4 with a double, RBI and run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Marc St. Jean was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 3 with a run scored.

The victory pushes the Jets record to 23 – 7 overall.  The Jets face a very talent LHP from the Kalispel Lakers tomorrow at 10:00 am.

Jets continue offensive production with 20 hits!

The VAB Jets continued to really swing the bats with 20 hits and winning by a score of 21-1.  On the mound Taylor Simmonds started and went 3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 6 K’s and 5 BB’s for the win.  Greg Adams threw the final 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 K’s and 1 BB.

Offensively, the Jets were led by a huge day by Brendan Hendriks who was 5 for 5 with 6 RBI’s, 4 runs scored and 2 doubles.  Chayse Marion was 3 for 5 with 2 RBI’s and a double.  Marc St. Jean was 3 for 5 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.  Luke Barry, Greg Adams and Curtis Mazurkewich had 2 hits each.  Kym Barthel, Ben Douglas and Shane Zimmer each had 1 hit.

The Jets return to action tonight at 8 pm vs Bozeman Bucks.  The win pushes the Jets overall record to 22 – 7 overall.

Jets open Bozeman with a big win!

Bozeman, AB –

The VAB opened up the Bozeman Bucks Round Robin Tournament with a convincing victory over the host Bozeman Bucks by a score of 15 – 4.

On the mound Paul Schaak started and threw very well going 6 innings allowing 3 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs with 4 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Victor Caruso threw the 7th inning allowing 1 hit,  1 BB and 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets pounded out 16 hits in total.  Chayse Marion had a huge day going 3 for 4 with 2 HR’s, 8 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Ben Douglas also had a great day going 4 for 4 with 2 RBI’s with a double and 5 runs scored.  Luke Barry was 2 for 4 with 4 runs scored.  Marc St. Jean, Greg Adams, Matt Clark, Brant Hittel, Curtis Mazurkewich, Brendan Hendriks, Shane Zimmer all had 1 hit each.  Hendriks pitched in with 3 RBI’s and Adams added 2 RBI’s.

The Jets continue the road trip tomorrow against the Gallatin Valley Outlaws at 11:00 am and then against the Bozeman Bucks at 8:00 pm.  The Jets overall record is now 21 – 7.

Bozeman Round Robin Schedule Update!

Vauxhall, AB –

The following is the final schedule for the Jets at the Bozeman Bucks mini tournament.

Friday May 14th

Jets vs Bozeman Bucks – 7 pm

Saturday May 15th

Jets vs Galliton Valley Outlaws – 11am

Jets vs Bozeman Bucks – 7:30pm

Sunday May 16th

Jets vs Kalispel Lakers – 10:00 am