Great Falls, Montana –

The Jets opened up the Great Falls tournament with 2 victory Sunday afternoon.  Game 1 saw the Jets win in the bottom of the 7th inning by a score of 4-3.  Brody McDonald started on the mound earning a no-decision going 6 1/3 innings allowing 4 runs, 1 earned run, 9 hits, 6 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Chad Hodges earned the win going 2/3 of the innings allowing 1 BB and 2 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Kym Barthel who was 1 for 4.  Luke Barry was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Shane Zimmer was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 2 for 3.  Greg Adams rounded out the offense with a 1 for 2 effort.

Game 2 saw the Jets come out on top again with a 7-2 victory.  Justin Davies started on the mound earning the victory going 6 innings allowing 2 runs, 0 earned runs, 4 hits, 7 K’s and 1 BB.  Blair Balog threw the final inning clean with 1 K.  Offensively the Jets were led by Luke Barry who was 1 for 3 with an RBI and run scored.  Ben Douglas was 1 for 3 with a run scored and RBI.  Brendan Hendriks was 1 for 3 with a triple and a run scored.  Chayse Marion was 1 for 1 with a double, RBI and 3 runs scored.  Brant Hittel was 1 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Greg Adams rounded out the offense with a very good game going 3 for 3 with a double and run scored.

The 2 wins pushes the Jets overall record to 30 – 9 overall.  Next action is tomorrow at 11 am and 1 pm vs Edmonton and Great Falls.