The VAB Jets played a DH in Twin Falls, Idaho today vs TF High School.  The team travelled all night on the bus and played fairly solid games.  Game 1 saw the Jets loose by a score of 6-2.  Austin Cooper took the loss on the mound in 3 2/3 innings allowing 6 runs, 1 earned run, 7 hits, 3 K’s, 0 BB’s.  Steven Inch threw 2 1/3 solid innings of relief allowing 1 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB’s, and 2 K’s.  Offensively, Mark Clauson led the way going 2 – 3 with a double and 2 run HR.  Chad Northcott was 1 – 3 with a double and Daniel Worb was 1 – 2. 

Game 2 saw the Jets break it wide open in the top of the 5th with 5 runs to win the game 10-2.  Brandon Petite got the win on the mound going 4 innings, allowing 5 hits, 2 runs, 0 earned runs, and 5 K’s.  JC Paquin got the save going 3 innings allowing no hits, no runs, no BB’s and 1 K.  Offensively it was our best game of the year with Lionel Morrill going 3 – 4 with 3 runs scored, Adam Nelubowich was 2 – 3 with 3 RBI’s and a double and Tanner Craswell was 4 – 4 with a double and an RBI.

Today we did not walk anyone in 2 games which is a big stride in the right direction.  Next action is Monday vs Sierra Vista HS.  The 3:30 pm game may be broadcasted on the internet at the following link:http://www.svhsbaseball.com/SVHSBaseballhomepage.html  

The VAB Jets split a pair in Lethbridge today.  Game 1 saw a late game comeback by PBA to earn the 6-5 victory.  Steven Inch started on the mound to earn the no decision going 4 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 unearned run with 4 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Kyle threw threw 2 1/3 innings of relief allowing 4 hits, 4 runs but only 2 earned, 2 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Tanner Craswell took the loss in the final 1/3 of an inning.  Offensively, Adam Nelubowich was 2 for 3 with a walk, JC Paquin was 1 for 2 with a HBP.  Collin Amendt, Josh Stephenson, Mark Clauson, Chad Northcott and Lionel Morrill also had 1 hit each.

Game 2 saw the Jets come out on top with a 2-0 victory.  Brandon Petite was very solid in his start to earn the victory on the mound going 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB’s and 6 K’s.  JC Paquin earned the save in relief going 2 innings allowing 2 hits, with 0 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Offensively, Jean-Guy Bilodeau led the way offensively going 2 for 3 with a triple and double and 2 RBI’s.  Mark Clauson was also 2 for 4.  This was most likely the most complete game the Jets have played all season. 

With the split the Jets now have 2 wins and 3 losses.  Next action is Saturday March 29th in Twin Falls, Idaho starting at 5 pm. 

Several Jet players are pretty banged up so getting healthy is a major priority this coming week.

The VAB Jets played the PBA JV today and it turned out to be a close game in the cold conditions.  The Jets dominated the entire game except for 7 run 8th inning that allowed PBA to get on the board.  The Jets were up 9 to 0 in the 8th when PBA battled their way back into the game.  Austin Cooper was very good in his 2nd start going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, with K’s and no BB’s.  Tyler Vavra threw 3 scoreless innings of relief allowing 4 hits with 3 K’s and no BB’s.  Dale Anderson recorded his first save of the season with 3 K’s in a scoreless 9th inning.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Lionel Morrill who was 3 for 4 with 4 SB’s and and 1 RBI.  Tanner Craswell was 1 for 3 with 3 SB’s and 2 RBI’s.  The turning point of the crazy 8th inning was Kyle Muzechka who came in relief with the winning run at the plate and struck out the #4 hitter for PBA on 3 pitches.  Tomorrow the Jets will return to action in Lethbridge at 1pm (DH).