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The Vauxhall Jets lost a close one 5-3 and tied 8-8 in Lethbridge against the PBA Friday afternoon.  Game 1 saw Jordan Wong start on the mound going 3 2/3 innings to take the loss allowing 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 5 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Victor Caruso threw 2 1/3 solid innings in relief allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, with 2 K’s.  Tyler Vavra threw 2 solid innings allowing 4 hits, 1 run, 0 BB’s, with 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets had several players with 1 hit each – Kym Barthel, Tyler Hayes, Jean Guy Bilodeau, Josh Stephenson, and Tyson Denham.  Former Jet – Alex Tufts got the win for the PBA.

Game 2 saw the Jets tie the Dawgs 8-8.  Cole Stober started on the mound going 3 2/3 innings allowing 6 hits, 6 runs, 0 earned runs, 1 BB, and 5 K’s.  Taylor Simmonds threw 3 1/3 innings of solid relief allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 3 BB’s, with 1 K.  Tyson Denham threw 1 inning allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s, with 2 K’s.  Kym Barthel went the final inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 BB’s, with 1 K.   Offensively, the Jets were led by Mike Washburn who was 2 for 3 with a double, 2 BB’s, and 3 runs scored.  Matt Clark was 2 for 4 with a BB, SB and 3 runs scored.  Brandt Hittel had a great game going 2 for 3 with a double, triple, 2 RBI’s, and 2 BB’s.  Daniel Worb, Adam Nelubowich, Tyler Hayes all had 1 hit each.  Jean Guy Bilodeau was 1 for 1 with a big HR in the top of the 9th with the Jets down 1 run to tie the game. 

The Jets record is now 2 wins, 1 loss, 2 ties. 

Next action is intrasquad next weekend in Vauxhall followed by the Best of the West tournament in Kamloops April 3rd to 5th.

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The Vauxhall Academy played a very solid game at PBA Thursday afternoon.  The Jets won by a score of 8-1 behind very solid pitching and timely hitting.  Steven Inch got the start on the mound and went 4 2/3 innings for the win allowing 1 hit, 1 unearned run, 1 BB, with 5 K’s.  Jamin Heller was tremendous for the save going 4 1/3 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, with 3 K’s.    Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 2 for 5, Shane Zimmer who was 2 for 3 with an RBI, double, and 2 BB’s.   Josh Stephenson was outstanding catching as well at the plate going 3 for 5 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI’s. 

The Jets are now 2-0-1 and play a double header today in Lethbridge at 2 pm.  The weekend will be off due to weather.

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The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball has announced a schedule change to this weekends schedule.  March 21st and 22nd games have been rescheduled as follows:

Thursday March 19th vs PBA @ Lloyd Nolan Yard – 3:30 pm

Friday March 20th vs PBA @ Lloyd Nolan Yard – 1:30 pm (possible DH)

Saturday March 21st vs PBA @ Lloyd Nolan Yard – 1:00 pm (possible DH)

Stay tuned for additional schedule changes dictated on the weather forecast.

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB opened the pre-season today in Lethbridge vs PBA JV in a balming 10 degrees with strong winds.  The Jets won game 1 by a score of 11-4 and tied game 2 with a 4-4 score.  Game 1 saw Jordan Wong get the start on the mound going 2 2/3 innings earning the win with 5 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 BB’s, with 4 K’s.  Victor Caruso threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, with 2 BB’s and 1 K.    Jamin Heller threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s with 1 K.  Tyler Vavra closed things out for the Jets going 1 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 3 BB’s with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jean Guy Bilodeau who was 2 for 4 with a HR, 2B, 3 runs scored and an RBI, Shane Zimmer who was 3 for 4 with a double, HR and 3 RBI’s and Tyson Denham went 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.  Matt Clark, Brant Hittel and Josh Stephenson all had 1 hit each in the win.

Game 2 saw the Jets tie the Dawgs 4-4.  On the mound Cole Stober started going 3 innings allowing 2 runs, 3 BB’s, 2 K’s and 0 hits.  Taylor Simmonds threw 2 innings allowing 6 BB’s, 2 runs, 3 K’s, 0 hits.  Steven Inch threw the final 2 innings allowing 0 runs, 3 BB’s, 1 hit, 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by  Austin Cooper who was 2 for 2 with an RBI and a BB.  Jean Guy Bilodeau, Shane Zimmer and Kym Barthel all had 1 hit each.

Tommorows game has been cancelled due to the cool temperatures.  Next weekend’s games may be rescheduled mid week – depending on weather.

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The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is proud to announce its 2009 Spring Schedule.  The schedule breaks down by: 4 pre-season games, 26 away games, and 15 home games.  The spring schedule is highlighted by 4 tournaments – April 3-5 (Best of the West – Kamloops, BC), April 15-18 (Bishop Gorman Easter Classic – Las Vegas, NV), May 14-17 (3rd Annual Jets Invitational presented by Haven Agencies – Vauxhall, AB),  and May 22 – 25 (Tommy Talef – Great Falls, MT). 

Click here for more details – http://vauxhallbaseball.com/news/game-schedule-scores/

Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB Jets competed hard today but, found a way to loose 2 games late vs PBA in Lethbridge.  Game 1 saw the Jets loose by a score of 8-5.  Steven Inch started and took the loss for his 1st of the fall going 3 1/3 innings allowing 6 hits, 7 runs, 5 earned, 2 BB’s, with 2 K’s.  Brandon Petite threw the final 2 2/3 allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB with 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich going 2 for 3 with 2 doubles, Mike Washburn who was 1 for 2, Jean Guy Bilodeau who was 1 for 2 and Jamin Heller was 1 for 3 with an RBI. 

Game 2 saw the Jets loose by a score of 6-5.  Jordan Wong started on the mound going 4 2/3 allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 BB, with 5 K’s.  Victor Caruso took the loss going 1 1/3 allowing 1 hit, 3 runs, 1 earned, 1 BB with 0 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Shane Zimmer who was 2 for 3 with a big 3 run HR, Adam Nelubowich was 2 for 4, Kym Barthel was 2 for 4 and Taylor Simmonds was 1 for 2.

This ends the Jets fall season with a 21-8-1 record.  Lots of work will be done in the off – season and look forward to seeing everyone in the spring.  The 3rd Annual Marathon Game will take place on Saturday Oct. 25 at Jets Stadium – everyone is invited to come and enjoy the game and particpate with the Jets.

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets lost 2 close games in Lethbridge today by scores of 4-2 and 10-9.  Both losses were filled up with late game mistakes.  Game 1 saw Tyler Vavra take the loss on the mound going 5 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs with only 2 earned, 4 BB’s, and 3 K’s.  Jamin Heller through the final inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB’s with 1 K.  Offensively, both teams were pretty quite with the Jets mustering 2 hits – Adam Nelubowich going 1 for 2 with a BB and a run scored.  Tyson Denham also went 1 for 3. 

Game 2 saw the Jets loose by a score of 10-9.  Cole Stober started and took the no decision going 4 1/3 innings allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 BB’s, with 6 K’s.  Taylor Simmonds took the loss going 1 2/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 6 runs with only 2 earned, 0 BB’s, with 4 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jamin Heller who was 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored, Adam Nelubowich who was 2 for 4 with a double and 2 runs scored, Shane Zimmer who was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and an RBI.  Mike Washburn and Josh Stephenson both had a hit a piece with Washburn driving in 1 and Stephenson driving in 2. 

This pushes the Jets record to 21 wins 6 losses and 1 tie.  Next action is tomorrow at 12 noon vs PBA – which will rap up the fall schedule.

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The Jets finished off a 4 game sweept of PBF on Sunday by scores of 13-0 and 14-3.  On the mound in Game 1 Cole Stober started and got the win going 4 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 2 BB’s, with 7 K’s.  Brandon Petite threw the final inning allowing 0 hits, 2 K’s, with 0 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 2 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s, Tyson Denham was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI, Kym Barthel was 1 for 4 with an RBI, Shane Zimmer was 1 for 2 and Austin Cooper was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s. 

Game 2 saw Tyler Vavra get the win on the mound going 5 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 4 BB’s, with 8 K’s.  Tyson Denham threw the final 2 innings allowing 2 runs, 3 hits, 0 BB’s with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 4 for 5 with a double, 2 run HR, and 4 RBI’s, Tyson Denham was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s, Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with an RBI, and Jamin Heller was 1 for 5 with an RBI. 

Next action for the Jets is next weekend vs PBA.  The Jets overall record is 21-4-1.

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The VAB Jets swept PBF by scores of 6-5 and 15-1 on Saturday afternoon.  Game 1 saw Taylor Simmonds take a no-decision on the mound going 3 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 earned runs, 4 BB’s, with 1 K.  Victor Caruso got the win on the mound going 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 1 BB, with 6 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 2 for 5, Jamin Heller was 2 for 4 with an RBI, Ben Dartnell who was 1 for 2 with a double and 2 RBI’s, Brant Hittel who was 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI’s, and Tyson Denham who was 1 for 1 with an RBI. 

Game 2 saw the Jets win by a score of 15-1.  Steven Inch started on the mound and was dominate going 6 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, with 12 K’s.  Jamin Heller threw the final inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB’s, with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jamin Heller who was 3 for 4 with 2 runs score and an RBI, Adam Nelubowich who was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and 2 doubles, Shane Zimmer was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and a double, and Daniel Worb (in his 1st game back) was 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI. 

Next action is tomorrow vs PBF at 11 am (DH) and the Jets record is now 19-4-1.

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB lost another tight game to PBA by a score of 10-8.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Adam Nelubowich who was 1 for 3 with a double and RBI, Shane ZImmer was 1 for 3 with an RBI, Jamin Heller was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI, Austin Cooper was 1 for 2 with a run scored and Kym Barthel who was 1 for 3 with a double and RBI.  On the mound Tyler Vavra had a no decision going 4 innings, allowing 4 runs, 3 hits, 4 BB’s, with 4 K’s.  Cole Stober threw 1 1/3 innings, allowing 1 hit, 4 runs, 2 earned, 2 BB’s, with 2 K’s.  Brandon Petite finished things off going 1 2/3 of a inning allowing 2 runs, 3 hits, 4 K’s, with 1 BB.

The Jets next action is this weekend vs PBF.  Overall, record is now 17-4-1