Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets beat the Badlands Academy 12 – 0 to reach the final but lost to the PBA 5 – 1 in the tournament final.

Game 1 saw Luc Hebert start on the mound throwing 6 tremendous innings allowing 1 hit, with 1 K.  Zach Yandeau relieved Hebert throwing a 4 pitch 7th inning allowing 1 hit.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jager Toffan who was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a grand slam.  Matt Benn was 2 for 3 with a double, 3 RBI’s and a run scored.  Devon Thomas was 1 for 4.  Mitch McGeein was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 runs scored and an RBI.  Jose Calderon was 1 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored. 

Game 2 saw the Jets lose to the PBA 5-1 behind the Dawgs 2 very solid pitchers.  Luke Whelpton started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Jesse Borden relieved Whelpton going 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 earned run and 1 BB.  Offensively, the Jets could not put together much offense with Jager Toffan going 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Dan Moro was 1 for 3 with a run scored. 

The split pushes the Jets record to 8-6 overall in the fall.  Next action is a challenging weekend in Boise, Idaho vs Idaho Cubs, Treasure Valley College from Oregon and College of Southern Idaho.

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets had a very productive day vs the Prairie Baseball Academy.  The Jets were victorious in Game 1 by a score of 3-2 and in Game 2 by a score of 6-2. 

Game 1 saw Zach Mayo start on the mound going 6 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Tanner Spencer earned the victory in relief going 1 inning allowing 1 hit, 1 run , 1 BB and 1 K.  The Jets were led offensively by Dan Moro who was 1 for 3.  Jager Toffan who was 3 for 4.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 2.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Devon Thomas was 1 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s. 

Game 2 saw the Jets battle from behind 1-0 and scored 3 runs in the 6^th and 3 runs in the 7^th to earn a 6-2 victory.  Brandon Radmacher made his debut as a starter going 4 innings allowing 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 2 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Nick Stobbe earned the save going 3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB and 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Dan Moro who was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored.  Jager Toffan was 2 for 3.   Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 3 with 3 RBI’s and a run scored.  Konner Lutz was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Travis Wallace was 1 for 3 with a big solo HR.  Devon Thomas was 2 for 3 with a run scored. 

The Jets now play at 12 noon vs Badlands Academy at Henderson Stadium and then at 3 pm vs PBA at 3 pm in the Final Game. 

The 2 victories pushes the Jets record to 7-5 overall in the fall.

Vauxhall, AB –

This weekends schedule has been changed from Okotoks to Lethbridge.  The schedule is as follows:

Saturday Oct. 1st

Henderson Stadium

12 noon – VAB vs PBA 1

3 pm – VAB vs PBA 2

Sunday Oct. 2nd

Henderson Stadium

12 noon – VAB vs Badlands

3 pm – 3 seed vs 4 seed @ Henderson Stadium

3 pm – 1 seed vs 2 seed @ Lloyd Nolan Yard

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The VAB Strength and Conditioning Coach – Jeff Krushell (former Toronto Blue Jays Strength Coach and currently MLB Interational Strength Coach) is in Vauxhall this week working with the Jets on their strength training, movement patterns, agility, balance and overall athletic development.   Jeff is considered one of the top strength coaches throughout the world.

Edmonton, AB –

The VAB Jets blew a 3 run lead and lost to St. FX Academy 8-6 in the first game of the day.  Zach Mayo started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 6 runs with only 2 earned, 6 BB’s and 6 K’s.  Jesse Borden went the last 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Daniel Moro who was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Guillaume Gingras was 2 for 4 with a double.  Konner Lutz was 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.  Jason Field was 1 for 2 with an RBI and run scored.  JG Weeks had a good day going 2 for 3 with a triple and an RBI.   St. FX Coach and former MLB pitcher Mike Johnson earned the save in the victory.

Game 2 saw the Jets blow a 3-2 late in the game to lose 6-3 to the U of C Dinos.  Luke Whelpton started and earned the no decision throwing 4 2/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 2 runs, 0 earned runs, 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Nick Stobe took the lose in 2 1/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 4 runs, with 1 K and 1 BB.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Daniel Moro who was 1 for 3 with a double.  Jager Toffan was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Guillaume continued with a productive day going 2 for 3 with a run scored, SB and RBI.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 1 with an RBI.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Travis Wallace was 1 for 2 with an RBI. 

The DH swept pushes the Jets record to 5-4 overall in the fall.  Next action is against the PBA Varsity Team at 12 noon at Telus Field

Edmonton, AB –

The Jets came out fast taking a 7-0 lead early and held on for a 12-4 victory over the Okotoks Dawgs  on a beautiful Friday night in Edmonton. 

Logan Seifrit started and was dominate threw 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 unearned run with 6 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Brandon Radmacher battled threw 3 innings allowing 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 BB’s with 3 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Daniel Moro who was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Guillaume Gingras was 2 for 3 with a double and 2 runs scored.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 2 with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Konner Lutz was 1 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI.  Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with a double, RBI and run scored.  Travis Wallace was 2 for 4 with a HR, 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Devan Thomas 1 for 1 with an RBI.  Jager Toffan was 2 for3 with an RBI, 2 SB’s and a run scored.

The victory puts the Jets record at 5-2.  Next action is tomorrow in Sherwood Park at 1 pm vs St. FX and 4 pm vs U of C.

Vauxhall, AB –

The Jets bat came alive with a convincing DH sweep of the U of C Dinos by scores of 17-5 and 13-6. 

In Game 1 Logan Seifrit was dominate on the mound going 3 innings allowing 0 hits and 0 runs with 1 BB and 7 K’s.  Anthony McKinley threw 1 inning of relief allowing 2 BB’s and 1 K.  Luke Whelpton struggled with command but battled threw 2 innings allowing 5 runs on 9 K’s and 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Dan Moro who was 4 for 5 with 2 runs scored.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 5 with a double, an RBI and run scored.  Guillaume Gingras was 2 for 4 with a double, 4 RBI’s anda run scored.  Mitch McGeein was 2 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBI’s and 1 BB.  Konner Lutz was 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored.  Matt Benn was 2 for 3 with 3 RBI’s and 2 runs scored. Jason Field was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Jose Calderon was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Jager Toffan rounded out the offense with a big day going 4 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored. 

Game 2 saw the Jets come out on top again.  Zach Mayo start and was dominate threw 4 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs 3 BB’s and 5 K’s. Jesse Borden threw 2 inning of relief allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, with 1 BB and 2 K’s. Brandon Radmacher threw 2 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 5 BB’s and 2 K’s. Chris Thibideau threw the final inning allowing 2 hits with a BB.  Offensively, the Jets were led  by Dan Moro who was 2 for 5 with a run scored.  Jason Field was 1 for 4 with a double and 2 runs scored.  Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 5 with an RBI and run scored. Mitch McGeein was 3 for 4 with a HR, 4 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Konner Lutz was 2 for 3 with a run scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 5 with 3 RBI’s.  Devan Thomas was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Travis Wallace was 1 for 4 with a HR, RBI and run scored.  Jager Toffan rounded out the offense going 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. 

The Jets record is now 4-2 overall.  Next action is Friday night at 8:30 pm vs Okotoks in Edmonton, Alberta

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets lost to the University of Calgary Dinos by a score of 12-6 on golf tournament Friday.  The day began with the Jets and Scotiabank hosting a fundraising scramble golf tournament at Vauxhall Golf Club.  The event raised just over $10,000.00 – thanks to everyone who attended and sponsored the event. 

The Jets got behind early as the U of C  jumped out to a 7-0 lead the Jets never recovered.   The Dinos swung the bat very well with 4 HR’s on the day.  Tanner Spencer started on the mound going 3 innings allowing, 8 hits, 7 earned runs, 2 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Luc Hebert threw the next 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 earned runs, 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Nick Stobbe finished off the game going 2innings allowing 1 hit, 1 earned run 1 BB and 1 K.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Daniel Moro who was 3 for 4 with a double. Konner Lutz was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 runs scored.  Guilluame Gingras connected with his first HR going 1 for 3. Matt Benn was 1 for 4 with a double, RBI and run scored.  Jason Field was 2 for 3 with 3 RBI’s and a run scored.  Jose Calderon was 1 for 1 with a run scored.

Former Jet Mark Baigent got the win for the Dinos.

Thelose puts the Jets at 2-2 this fall.  Next action is tomorrow at 11 am at Jets Stadium.

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.