Belgrade, Montana –
The VAB began their road trip to Belgrade, Montana with a 10-3 victory over the Big Sky Seniors (Grade 12 all star team from Montana/South Dakota). Blair Balog started on the mound and earned the victory throwing 4 very solid innings allowing 5 hits, 3 run but all were unearned, 3 K’s and 2 BB’s. Travis Wallace earned the save in relief throwing 3 innings allowing 0 hits and 0 runs.
Offensively, the Jets were led by Brendan Hendriks who was 2 for 4 with a triple, 3 RBI’s and a run scored. Greg Adams was 3 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Curtis Mazurkewich was 1 for 3 with a triple, 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Tyson Zarowny rounded out the offense who was 2 for 4 with an RBI.
Next action for the Jets is tomorrow against the same Big Sky Seniors with a 1pm (DH) slated. The Jets are without 3 Junior pitchers – Seifrit, McKinley and Spencer who are all attending the Mizuno Camp in Toronto.
The victory pushes the Jets record to 2-0 overall.