Vauxhall, AB –

The Jets split with the Edmonton Prospects on a beautiful afternoon.  Game 1 saw the Jets win in 5 innings by a score of 16-6 and game 2 saw a good Prospects team come out on top by a score of 10-7. 

Taylor Simmonds started on the mound and went 4 2/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 5 runs, 3 earned runs, 2 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Marc St. Jean threw the final 1/3 of an inning allowing 2 hits.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 3 for 4 with 5 runs scored and a stolen base.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 4 with 3 runs scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with a 3 run HR.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 3 with 5 RBI’s and a double.  Chayse Marion was 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored and a double.  Luke Barry was 1 for 3 with with 1 run scored, SB and RBI.  Curtis Mazurekwich was 1 for 2 with 3 RBI’s and SB. 

Game 2 saw Paul Schaak start on the mound and took the loss throwing 3 innings allowing 8 hits, 6 runs, with 3 K’s and 1 BB.  Levi Westerlund threw the next 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, with 4 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Ben Dartnell threw the final inning allowing 2 hits, 1 run with 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 5.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 2 with a run scored.  Brody McDonald was 1 for 2 with a run scored and 1 RBI.  Curtis Mazurekwich was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Nick Koh was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s. 

The split pushes the Jets record to 7 – 1.  The Jets and Prospects are back at it again tomorrow at 1 pm (9 inning game).

Vauxhall, AB –

The following is the weekend schedule for games vs Edmonton Prospects:

Saturday March 27th – 1 pm (DH)

Sunday March 28th – 1 pm (1-9 inning game)

See you at Jets Stadium.

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets finished the weekend off on a positive note.  Game 1 saw the Jets win by a score of 5-0. 

Paul Schaak started on the mound earning the victory going 4 innings allowing 0 hits, with 4 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Ben Douglas threw 1 inning allowing 0 hits with 1 K and 1 BB.  Ben Dartnell threw final 2 innings allowing 0 hits with 4 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 2 for 3 with a run scored.  Luke Barry was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Chayse Marion was 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Nick Koh was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Marc St. Jean was 2 for 3 with a double, SB and 2 runs scored. 

Game 2 saw the game called after 3 innings with the Jets winning at the time by a score of 3-2.  On the mound Derek Grubel started and went 1 2/3 innings allowing 1 unearned run with 2 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Victor Caruso threw the final 1 1/3 allowing 2 hits, 1 run with 2 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brandt Hittel who was 2 for 2 with a double, RBI and run scored.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 2 with a 2 run HR.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 1. 

The win pushes the Jets overall record to 6 – 0.  Next action is next Saturday vs Edmonton Prospects 1 pm (DH).

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)

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. 

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.

Vauxhall, AB –

Due to some poor weather there may be changes to the opening weekend scheduling.

Option 1

Friday 1 pm (DH) @ Lloyd Nolan Yard vs PBA

Saturday 1 pm @ Lloyd Nolan Yard vs PBA

Option 2

Saturday 12 noon (DH) @ Lloyd Nolan Yard vs PBA

Sunday 12 noon @ Lloyd Nolan Yard vs PBA

A final decision will be Thursday evening.