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.

Lethbridge, AB –

The Jets took an early lead and eventually allowed 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to tie 3-3 after 8 innings Wednesday night in Lethbridge.  Overall, it was a hard fought game with several Jets out of the line-up with the flu.   Justin Davies got the start on the mound and was outstanding going 3 inning allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s with 6 K’s.  Brody McDonald threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit with 0 runs.  Chad Hodges threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit, 1 BB with 0 runs.  Victor Caruso threw 1 inning allowing 0 hits and 0 runs.  Derek Grubel struggled a bit with the strike zone allowing 3 runs on 3 BB’s.  Blair Balog finished things off going 1 2/3 innings allowing 0 runs with a K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.  Greg Adams was 2 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3, Levi Westerlund was 1 for 3 and Brandt Hittel was 1 for 2.  Luke Barry rounded out the offense going 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 SB’s. 

The tie ends the Jets fall season with a record of 17 wins – 8 losses and 2 ties.

Vauxhall, AB –

The Jets split their final home games for the fall against the Okotoks Dawgs winning game 1 by a score of 12-4 and losing game 2 by a score of 9-3.  Game 1 saw Paul Schaak start and earn the victory going 6 innings allowing 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 BB’s, 3 K’s and 4 hits.  Chad Hodges threw the final inning allowing only 1 baserunner that reached on an error.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI’s, a double, and 2 runs scored.  Brody McDonald was 1 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 4, Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 2 , Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 3 with a 3 run HR, Luke Barry was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Marc St. Jean was 1 for 2 with an RBI and run scored. 

Game 2 saw the Jets come out very flat and didn’t muster any offense until the 7th inning.  Levi Westerlund started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 4 hits, 3 BB’s and 8 K’s.  Brendan Hendriks threw 1 inning allowing 3 hits, 5 runs, 2 earned runs with 2 BB’s.  Marc St. Jean threw the final inning allowing 2 hits, 1 unearned with 2 K’s.  Offensively the Jets were led by Greg Adams who was 2 for 4, Brandt Hittel was 1 for 3 with an RBI, Brody McDonald was 1 for 3 with a run scored, Shane Zimmer was 1 for 1, Chad Hodges was 2 for 3 with a run scored. 

The split pushes the Jets fall record to 17 wins – 8 losses – 1 tie.  The last Jets fall game is this Wednesday when the Jets travel to Lethbridge to take on the PBA.  Game time 4 pm.

The Jets took 2 games in their first meeting with Okotoks this fall.  In game 1 the Jets saw Justin Davies earn the victory on the mound going 4 innings allowing 1 run, 2 BB’s and 8 K’s.  Victor Caruso and Brody McDonald threw the final 3 innings as the Jets cruised to a 12-4 victory.  Offensively, the Jets exploded for arguably their best performance to date, scoring 12 runs on 15 hits, including 9 extra base hits.  The Jets were led by Brendan Hendriks who was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles, a homerun, and 5 RBI’s.  Kym Barthel was a homerun shy of the cycle in a 4 for 5 effort.  Brant Hittel, Ben Douglas and Curtis Mazerkuwich also played a big role in the win as they combined for 6 of the Jets’ 15 hits.  Blair Balog and Luke Barry also chipped in with a hit a piece.

Game 2 saw the Jets win by a score of 5-1.  Taylor Simmonds earned the victory on the mound allowing only 2 hits over his 6 innings of work.  Blair Balog only needed 11 pitches in the seventh to seal the 16th win of the fall for the Jets.   Offensively, the Jets only collected 3 hits as a team.  Brant Hittel had the big hit for the Jets as he collected 2 RBI’s in his first inning homerun.  Kym Barthel and Levi Westerlund rounded out the offence collecting a hit each.

The Jets will play 2 more against the Dawgs tomorrow in Vauxhall.  Game Time 1:00 p.m

Pullman, WA

The Jets took 2 games in a big way over Baseball Northwest Sunday in Pullman, WA by scores of 11-1 and 7-0.  Game 1 saw Derek Grubel earn the victory on the mound going 3 innings allowing 1 run, 2 BB’s and 6 K’s.  Blair Balog threw the final 2 innings allowing 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 BB, 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brendan Hendriks who was 2 for 3 with a double, RBI and 3 runs scored.  Kym Barthel was 1 for 4 with a triple and run scored.  Brody McDonald was 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.  Ben Dartnell was 1 for 4.  Brandt Hittel was 2 for 3 with an RBI and run scored.  Luke Barry was 1 for 2 with 3 RBI’s, a double and 1 run scored.  Cody Lencucha was 2 for 4 with 4 RBI’s and a triple.  Marc St. Jean was 1 for 2 with 1 RBI. 

Game 2 saw the Jets win by a score of 7-0 and the NO-HITTER thrown by starter Paul Schaak (this is the 2nd no hitter of the fall as Taylor Simmonds threw one earlier in the fall).  Schaak threw 7 innings allowing only 2 BB’s and had 9 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a triple.  Greg Adams was 1 for 4 with a double.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored.  Curtis Mazukewich was 1 for 3 with a double and a run scored.  Chad Hodges was 2 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Luke Barry and Blair Balog both added a hit a piece as well. 

The 2 wins pushes the Jets record to 14 wins – 7 losses and 1 tie.  Next action is slated for Wednesday in Lethbridge vs PBA.