Category: Game Results

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.

Jets take 2 from Great Falls Chargers!

The VAB Jets won both games on Graduation weekend by scores of 9-1 and 16-6.  Game 1 saw Paul Schaak start on the mound going 5 innings allowing 6 hits, 1 run, 4 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Taylor Simmonds threw 2 solid innings in relief allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 K and 2 BB’s.  Offensively the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Luke Barry was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored.  Ben D0uglas was 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.  Shane Zimmer had a huge day going 2 for 2 with a 3 run HR and a Grand Slam.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 2 and Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 3.

Game 2 saw the Jets swing the balls very well again.  Justin Davies had a solid start on the mound going 3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 unearned run with 6 K’s and a BB.  Brody McDonald threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 runs with 1 BB and 1 K.  Chad Hodges threw 1 inning allowing 3 hits, 3 runs with 5 BB’s.  Victor Caruso threw the final 1 2/3 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 K’s and a BB.  Offensively, the Jets were led by a couple huge games.  Kym Barthel was 4 for 4 with 2 – HR’s, double, 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Shane Zimmer was 3 for 4 with 2 more HR’s, 4 RBI’s and 2 runs scored (on the day Zimmer had 4 HR’s and 11 RBI’s).  Ben Douglas was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Brendan Hendriks, Curtis Mazurkewich, Marc St. Jean and Greg Adams all chipped in with a hit each.

The 2 wins pushes the Jets record to 20 – 7 overall.  Next action is next Friday night in Bozeman vs Bozeman Bucks.  The schedule has changed with the Jets playing Friday night, 2 Saturday, 1 Sunday.  Stay tuned to the website for an updated schedule.

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Jets take 2 games from the Dawgs!

Vauxhall, AB –

The Jets won both games vs the Okotoks Dawgs on a cool and windy day in Vauxhall.  Game 1 saw the Jets come out on top by a score of 6-3.  Paul Schaak started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 3 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Chad Hodges threw 1 2/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 2 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Levi Westerlund threw the next 2 innings allowing 0 hits, 1 run, 2 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Victor Caruso earned the save going 1/3 of an inning getting the Dawgs to pop up with the bases loaded in the top of the 7th of inning.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 2 for 3 with a run scored.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s. 

Game 2 saw a very well pitched game by both clubs.  The Jets won by a score of 1-0  in the bottom of the 8th on a Dawgs error.  Brody McDonald started on the mound throwing the ball well going 3 innings allowing 3 hits with 5 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Taylor Simmonds threw the next 3 innings allowing 0 hits with 6 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Justin Davies earned the victory going 2 innings allowing 0 hits with 5 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Offensively the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 3.  Ben Douglas was also 1 for 3.  Brendan Hendriks was also 1 for 3 and scored the winning run.  Nick Koh rounded out the offense also going 1 for 3. 

The win pushes the Jets overall record to 18 – 7.  Next action is next Saturday May 7th in Vauxhall vs the Great Falls Chargers.

Jets split with PBA!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB split a DH at home vs PBA Jr Dawgs.  Game 1 saw the Jets lose by a score of 10-6 and won game 2 by a score of 8-1 to take the weekend series 3-1 and overall series 6-1. 

Game 1 was a tale of free passes – the Jets walked or hit 15 batters and proved to be costly.  Taylor Simmonds started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 5 earned run, 6 K’s and 9 BB’s.  Chad Hodges threw well in relief going 3 innings allowing 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB and 1 K.  Victor Caruso threw the final inning allowing 1 hit, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 1 K and 5 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were ledy by Luke Barry who was 1 for 4 with an SB.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3 with a grand slam HR.  Greg Adams was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 4.  Matt Clark and Nick Koh also pitched in with a hit each. 

Game 2 saw a dominate start on the mound for Jets LHP Brody McDonald.  He threw 7 innings allowing 4 hits, 1 run, 8 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Luke Barry who was 1 for 3 with a double and RBI.  Ben Douglas had a huge day going 4 for 4 with a double, 2 HR’s, 3 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Greg Adam was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 3 with a double and RBI.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 3 with an SB and 2 runs scored.  Nick Koh was 1 for 3 with an RBI. 

The split pushes the Jets overall record to 16-6.  Next action is Friday April 30th against the Okotoks Dawgs Academy.  Gametime is a 4 pm (DH) at the beautiful Seaman Stadium.

Jets take the DH vs Dawgs!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets swept a DH from the PBA Dawgs JV on Saturday.  The Jets were up 8-1 going into the 6th and the Dawgs rallied late.  Game 1 saw Paul Schaak start on the mound and going 6 innings earning the victory giving up 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 6 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Victor Caruso threw the final inning allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 3 with an SB and run scored.  Luke Barry was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI’s and run scored.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 4 with a double and RBI.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 2.  Matt Clark was 1 for 3 with a HR and 2 runs scored.  Blair Balg was 1 for 2 with a run scored. 

Game 2 saw the Jets down 7-1 in the 5th inning before Ben Douglas tied the game with a solo HR in the bottom of the 7th and scored the winning run in extra innings (bottom of the 9th).  Justin Davies started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned runs, 7 K’s and 3 BB’s.  Ben Douglas earned the victor going 5 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 6 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Ben Douglas who was 2 for 5 with a HR and 2 runs scored.  Shane Zimmer was 3 for 4 with a HR, 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 5 with a run scored.  Greg Adams 3 for 5 with a HR, 3 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and Nick Koh was 1 for 3 with an RBI. 

The 2 wins pushes the Jets record 15 – 6 overall.  Next action tomorrow against the same PBA Dawgs at 1 pm at Jets Stadium.

Bozeman Round Robin Tournament Schedule Announced!

Vauxhall, AB –

The round robin tournament schedule May 14-16th, 2010 has been announced.  The tournament is in Bozeman, Montana at Heros Park (Home of the Bozeman Bucks).

Friday May 14

5:00 pm – VAB vs Gallatin Valley Outlaws

7:30 pm – VAB vs Bozeman Bucks

Saturday May 15

5:00 pm – VAB vs Kalispel Lakers

7:30 pm – VAB vs Bozeman Bucks

Sunday May 16

10:00 am – VAB vs Kalispel Lakers

Jets take to from the Cardinals!

Cochrane, AB –

The VAB Jets won 2 games against the Edmonton Cardinals in Cochrane, AB by scores of 7-3 and 21-1.  Game 1 saw a well played game on both sides with the score close until the Jets broke it open in the bottom of the 8th.  Paul Schaak started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 9 K’s and 1 BB.  Justin Davies threw well in relief going 3 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 K’s and 1 BB.  Victor Caruso slammed the door again threw a great 9 inning with 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brant Hittel who was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 4 with a big HR, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 3 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBI’s and a run scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 4. 

Game 2 saw the Jets score early and often against a younger group from the Cardinals.  Brody McDonald started on the mound going 4 innings, 2 hits, 1 unearned run, 7 K’s and 1 BB.  Chad Hodges threw 1 inning with 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Blair Balog threw the final 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 3 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Greg Adams who was 2 for 5 with a 2 run HR, 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 6 with a 3 run HR, 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 3 with 2 HR’s, 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 3 for 5 with a 3 run HR, 4 RBI’s, 2 runs scored and a double.  Marc St. Jean was 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Kym Barthel, Curtis Mazurkewich, Luke Barry and Nick Koh all pitched in with a hit each.

The 2 wins pushes the Jets overall record to 13-6 overall.  Next action is next weekend in Vauxhall @ Jets Stadium vs Prairie Baseball Academy.

Special thanks to Myron Hendriks and Ron Van Kuelen for organizing and working on the Rodeo Grounds to get the field ready.

Weekend Schedule Changes for April 17th/18th!!!

Vauxhall, AB –

Due to very poor weather conditions and massive amounts of snow the VAB-Edmonton Cardinals schedule has changed. 

Saturday April 17th – Cancelled. 

Sunday April 18th – Reschedule

1 pm – DH in Cochrane, Alberta @ the Rodeo Grounds (south diamond).  Directions and details are below:

Both Rodeo North and South diamonds are located in the Glenbow Subdivision, between the Safeway and Highway #22.

Access from Highway 22 heading North from TransCanada Highway:

Cross over Bow River, take first right onto Griffin Road. Take first left and drive past Safeway. At McDonald’s turn right into Curling rink parking lot and park. Walk down the hill to the diamonds.

Access from Highway 1A heading west from Calgary:

At first set of lights (at bottom of big hill) 4th Avenue, turn left. Cross railroad tracks, turn right onto Railway Street. Turn left onto xx Road then right after the curling rink and park in the lot. Walk down hill to the diamonds.

Jets split a pair of 1 run games over the final 2 days!

Las Vegas, NV –

The Vauxhall Academy Jets concluded their 12 day road trip with a pair of 1 run games at the Bishop Gorman Easter Classic.  On Friday night the Jets won by a score of 13-12 in a hard fought battle over Menlo HS, CA (San Fransico, CA).   Brody McDonald started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 runs, 0 BB’s with 4 K’s.  Brendan Hendriks earned the victory in 1 inning of relief allowing 2 hits, 5 runs, 0 K’s and 4 BB’s.  Ben Douglas threw the following 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 K and 5 BB’s.  Victor Caruso came in to slam the door in the 9th inning facing a very dangerous 2, 3, 4, 5 in the line-up with a pair of K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were ledy by Kym Barthel who was 2 for 4 with a double, triple and 2 RBI’s.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 3 with 3 runs scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with a 3 run HR.  Luke Barry was 1 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.  Blair Balog rounded out the offense going 2 for 4 with a double, triple, 4 RBI’s and a run scored. 

The win matched the Jets up with Bishop Monogue HS, NV (Reno, NV) on a short turn around at 9 am Saturday morning.  Taylor Simmonds started on the mound taking the loss going 3 innings allowing 3 hits, 6 runs, 4 earned runs, 2 K’s and 6 BB’s.  Blair Balog threw 3 solid innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 2 with a run scored and SB.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 4 with a run scored and RBI.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 2 with an RBI and run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 3 with a triple, RBI and run scored.  Brody McDonald was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Nick Koh was 1 for 3 to round out the offense. 

The Jets ended the road trip with 4 wins and 4 losses overall playing teams from LA (CA), San Fransico (CA), Reno (CA), Fallon (NV), Surrey (BC), Victoria (BC), Kelowna (BC) and Lanely (BC).  The team attended the UNLV – Texas Tech baseball game in which former Jets – Jay Johnson and Brandon Petite – play for Texas Tech. 

The Jets overall record is 11-5 and next action is Saturday April 17th vs Edmonton Cardinals. 

** The Jets would also like to wish 3B/1B – Chayse Marion and RHP – Levi Westerlund good luck in their quest to make the Canadian National Junior Team.  The team is playing games April 15-25th in Orlando, Florida.