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.