Vauxhall, AB – The VAB Jets opened up their home fall schedule with a 7-2 win over the Okotoks Dawgs and a 6-6 tie. Game 1 saw Josh Burgmann started on the mound and was dominate going 3 innings allowing 0 hits, 1 BB with 6 K’s.  Bryce Fraser battled through 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 4 BB’s with 2 K’s.  KJ Moreno finished things off going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run.  Offensively the Jets took advantage of Okotoks BB’s with only 2 hits Nolan Rattai was 1 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s and Jordan Dray was 1 for 2 with an RBI. Game 2 saw the Jets score a late run to tie it at 6 and the game was called.  Jared Kennedy started on the mound going 2 2/3 innings allowing 5 hits, 5 runs, 3 earned runs with 4 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Logan Cameron threw 2 1/3 solid innings allowing 3 hits, 0 runs with 2 K’s.  Jalen Lane threw the ball well to end the game going 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run with 1 BB and 1 K. Offensively, the Jets were led Tyler Scott who was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Blake Gallagher was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Luxon Glor was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Ben Komonosky was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Brett Resch rounded out the offense going 1 for 4 with an RBI. The Jets will play Okotoks again tomorrow at 11 am DH at Jets Stadium.

Lethbridge, AB –

The Jets opened day 2 of the fall season on a beautiful fall day with a convincing 20-0 victory over St. Fx Academy.  The Jets outhit the FX 17-3.  Reilly O’Rourke started on the mound going 3 very efficient innings allowing 0 hits with 1 K.  KJ Moreno threw 1 solid inning allowing 2 hits with 1 K.  Jalen Lane finished things off with a quick 5th inning allowing 1 hit.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyler Scott who was 3 for 6 with 2 RBI’s.  Blake Gallegher was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.  Luxon Glor was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Zach Kunkel was 4 for 5 with 2 triples and 4 RBI’s.  Dan McDougall was 1 for 3 with a double.  Brett Resch was 3 for 4 with 4 RBI’s.  Sean Robbins rounded out the big offensive game going 3 for 5 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI’s.

Game 2 saw the Jets jump out to an early 7-2 lead before falling 12-8 to PBA.  One tough inning saw the Jets give up 8 runs in the 4th in an otherwise well played game.  Jared Kennedy started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run with 4 K’s.  Logan Cameron threw 2/3 of an inning allowing 4 hits allowing 3 BB’s with 1 K.  Brody Burnett threw 2 innings allowing 2 hits with 2 runs, 1 earned run with 1 BB and 1 K.  Blake Gallegher finished things off throwing 1/3 of an inning with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyler Scott who was 1 for 1 with 3 BB’s.  Blake Gallegher was 1 for 3.  Jordan Malainey was 3 for 4 with a double and 3 RBI’s.  Brett Resch was 2 for 4 with a triple and 2 RBI’s.  Sean Robbins rounded out the offense going 1 for 4 with a double and 3 RBI’s.

Next action for the Jets is next Saturday at Jets Stadium – 11 am DH vs Okotoks Dawgs Academy.

Lethbridge, AB – The VAB Jets opened the fall season with a couple of strong performances.  Game 1 saw the Jets beat PBA by a score of 10-5.  Josh Burgmann started on the mound going 2 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits, 2 runs with 2 BB’s and 3 K’s.  Branden Hately earned the victory going 2 1/3 innings allowing 2 hits 1 run with 1 BB and 1 K.  Bryce Fraser finished things off going 2 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, with 2 BB’s and 2 K’s. Offensively, the Jets were led by Nolan Rattai who was 2 for 4.  Tyler Scott was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI’s and 3 SB’s.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Ben Komonosky was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.  Zach Kunkel was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Jordan Malainey was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Brett Resch was 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Sean Robbins rounded out the offense going 2 for 4 with a HR and a double. Game 2 saw the Jets come out on top by a score of 10-3.  Brady Moxham started on the mound going 3 innings allowing 2 BB’s with 4 K’s while earning the victory.  Jake Cook threw 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 run with 3 K’s.  Carsen Perkins finished things off going 2 innings allowing 2 hits, with BB’s and a K. Offensively, the Jets were led by Nolan Rattai who was 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Jordan Dray was 1 for 4 with an RBI.  Blake Gallagher was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.  Sean Robbins rounded out the offense going 3 for 4 with 3 RBI’s. Next action for the Jets is a DH tomorrow at Lloyd Nolan Yard in Lethbridge 12:30 pm vs St. Fx and 3 pm vs PBA.

Vauxhall, AB – 

The VAB is very proud to announce that Ben Onyshko was drafted in the 2014 MLB 1st year player draft. Current Jet LHP Ben Onyshko (Winnipeg, Manitoba) was drafted in the 16th round, 476th overall by the Brewers.

Ben was the 2nd High School Canadian selected in the 2014 MLB draft.  Ben has committed  to Stetson University in Deland, Florida. Ben is also currently playing with the Canadian National Junior Team.

Below is a list of other Jets who have been drafted in previous seasons:

2007 – Cody Phipps – Houston Astros –signed

2008 – Lionel Morrill – Minnesota Twins – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Steven Inch – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2009 – Adam Nelubowich – Seattle Mariners – currently attending Washington State University

2009 – Brandon Petite – Houston Astros – attended Texas Tech University

2009 – Jordan Wong – Milwaukee Brewers – attend Hill College

2009 – Dale Anderson – Texas Rangers – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Jay Johnson – Baltimore Orioles – attended Texas Tech University

2010 – Jay Johnson – Toronto Blue Jays 2011 – Jay Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2011 – Ben Dartnell – Boston Red Sox – currently attending Eastern Michigan University

2011 – Brendan Hendriks – Philadelphia Phillies – currently attending University of San Fransico

2012 – Logan Seifrit – Seattle Mariners – signed

2013 – Adam Nelubowich – Houston Astros – signed

2013 – Chris Thibideau – San Diego Padres – currently attending Midland JC

Great Falls, Montana – 

The Jets saw a 23 game winning streak come to an end in the final game of the round robin of the Great Falls Tournie.

Game 1 was a must win to make it into the Championship game Monday with the Jets coming out on top over Great Falls Chargers 7-3.  Jared Kennedy started on the mound going 6 shutout innings allowing 4 hits, 4 BB’s and 4 K’s to earn the victory.  Reily O’Rourke threw 2/3 of an inning allowing 2 hits, 3 runs with 1 BB.  Jesse Borden sealed the game coming in with 2 runners on to strike out the Charger batter.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Joel Mazurkewich who was 2 for 3.  Nolan Rattai was 1 for 3.  Brayden Resch was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI’s.  Trey Grant was 1 for 4.  Alex Bishop was 2 for 3 with 2 doubles and an RBI.  Tyler Scott was 1 for 2 with an RBI.  Wyatt Schlosser was was 1 for 4 with a double.  Mike Holmes was 1 for 4.  Jay Oram rounded out the offense going 2 for 3 with an RBI.

Game 2 saw the Jets match up with Okotoks.  The game was 0-0 into the 4th and 4-1 after 6 before the Dawgs exploded for 7 runs.  Brady Moxham started on the mound going 6 innings allowing 9 hits, 4 runs, 1 earned run with 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Reily O’Rourke threw 1/3 of an inning allowing 3 hits, 7 runs, 2 earned runs with 2 BB’s.  Chris Thomas finished things off going 2/3 of an inning allowing 2 hits with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Trey Grant who was 1 for 2.  Alex Bishop was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Brett Harrison was 2 for 2.  Tyler Scott was 1 for 3 and Chris Thomas was 1 for 2 to round the offense.

The Jets will match up with the Dawgs tomorrow at 1 pm.

Great Falls, Montana –

The Jets took an early lead and hung on for a 4-3 victory over Medicine Hat.

Jake Cook started on the mound going 5 innings to earn the victory allowing 2 hits, 2 unearned runs with 4 BB’s and 5 K’s.  Brody Burnett earned the save going 2 innings allowing 2 hits, 1 unearned run with 1 BB and 3 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were held off balance for the most part.  Joel Mazurkewich was 2 for 2 with a triple.  Wyatt Schlosser was 1 for 2.  Alex Bishop was 1 for 2 with a triple and an RBI.  Cole Schneider rounded out the offense going 2 for 3 with an RBI.

Next action for the Jets is tonight vs Great Falls Chargers at 7:30 pm.

Vauxhall, AB

The Jets squared off with the Lethbridge Elks in the Championship game of the Haven Agencies Tournament.  The Jets found themselves down 6-1 after 1 1/2 innings before storming back to cruise to a 13-6 victory.

Jesse Borden started on the mound and had some tough luck allowing 7 hits, 5 earned runs with 2 BB’s and 2 K’s.  Brody Burnett earned the victory in relief going 3 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs with 2 BB’s and 5 K’s.  Nolan Bumstead finished things off striking out 6 Elks in 2 innings.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Joel Mazurkewich who was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Nolan Rattai was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  Tyler Scott was 1 for 1 with 2 RBI’s.  Brayden Resch was 1 for 4 with 4 RBI’s.  Trey Grant was 1 for 2.  Alex Bishop was 2 for 2.  Mike Holmes was 1 for 2 with an RBI.

Final standing for the tournament:

1st – Jets

2nd – Lethbridge Elks

3rd/4th – Spruce Grove and Great Falls Chargers

5th – Medicine Hat Monarchs

6th – Calgary Rockies.

Vauxhall, AB – 

The Jets bats came alive cruising to a 13-2 victory over the Great Falls Chargers.

JP Stevenson started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 runs with 9 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Jared Kennedy finished things off throwing the final inning with 2 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Nolan Rattai who was 3 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Wyatt Schlosser was 1 for 2 with a double and an RBI.  Brayden Resch was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.  Nolan Bumstead was 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI.  Joel Mazurkewich was 1 for 2 with a double and an RBI.  Tyler Scott was 1 for 2 with a double and 3 RBI’s.  Jay Oram rounded out the offense going 1 for 1 with an RBI.

The Jets will play the winner of Spruce Grove and Lethbridge at 7 pm tonight.