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

Bozeman, Montana –

The VAB opened their fall campaign with a solid 8-0 victory over the Big Sky Seniors Friday night.  Big Sky is a grade 12 all-star team from the state of Montana.  Taylor Simmonds started on the mound to earn the victory going 5 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 5 K’s with 2 BB’s.   Brendan Hendriks threw the final 2 innings of relief allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Ben Douglas who was 3 for 3 with 3 RBI’s, 2 double and 1 BB.  Cody Lenchuka was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, 1 RBI and 1 SB.  Luke Barry was 1 for 2 with a double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 SB.  Levi Westerlund, Matt Clark, Ben Dartnell and Greg Adams all had 1 hit each.

The Jets play again tomorrow against the same Big Sky Seniors at 12 noon (DH).

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets did not show up to play tonight and lost by a score of 8-1 to Team SK.  Tyler Vavra started on the mound and went 5 innings, allowed 1 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 5 BB’s, 2 HBP’s, and 5 K’s while taking the loss.  Victor Caruso relieved and went the final 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 5 runs, 2 earned, with 2 BB’s and 1 K. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyler Hayes who was 2 for 3 with an RBI and Josh Stephenson was 1 for 3.  The Jets managed only 3 hits and only gave up 4 hits but, allowed 9 free passes and that dictated the ballgame. 

The Jets and Team SK are at it again tomorrow at 1 pm (DH) at Jets Stadium.

Vauxhall, AB –

THe Jets matched up early today with the St. Fx Academy out of Edmonton with a win by a score of 6 – 5.  On the mound Jordan Wong got the no – decision going 4 innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs with 0 earned, 1 BB and 4 K’s.  Jamin Heller earned the win going 3 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 run, 1 earned, 2 BB’s and 3 K’s. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Shane Zimmer who was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI, Josh Stephenson who was 2 for 2 with an RBI and Ben Dartnell who was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.   Tyler Hayes, Mike Washburn, and Adam Nelubowich all had 1 hit a piece. 

Game 2 saw the Jets beat the U of C Dinos by a score of 6 – 2.  On the mound Tyler Vavra earned the victory going 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 0 earned, 1 BB, with 6 K’s.  Victor Caruso earned the save going 3 innings allowing, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, with 4 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were pretty quiet with Mike Washburn hitting a solo HR, Kym Barthel collecting a hit, Adam Nelubowich collecting a hit with an RBI, and Taylor Simmonds collecting a hit.

Next action is Tuesday at Lloyd Nolan Yard vs PBA starting a 5 pm.  The Jets overall record is 7-0-1.