Lethbridge, AB –

The VAB opened the pre-season today in Lethbridge vs PBA JV in a balming 10 degrees with strong winds.  The Jets won game 1 by a score of 11-4 and tied game 2 with a 4-4 score.  Game 1 saw Jordan Wong get the start on the mound going 2 2/3 innings earning the win with 5 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 BB’s, with 4 K’s.  Victor Caruso threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, with 2 BB’s and 1 K.    Jamin Heller threw 1 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 BB’s with 1 K.  Tyler Vavra closed things out for the Jets going 1 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 3 BB’s with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jean Guy Bilodeau who was 2 for 4 with a HR, 2B, 3 runs scored and an RBI, Shane Zimmer who was 3 for 4 with a double, HR and 3 RBI’s and Tyson Denham went 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.  Matt Clark, Brant Hittel and Josh Stephenson all had 1 hit each in the win.

Game 2 saw the Jets tie the Dawgs 4-4.  On the mound Cole Stober started going 3 innings allowing 2 runs, 3 BB’s, 2 K’s and 0 hits.  Taylor Simmonds threw 2 innings allowing 6 BB’s, 2 runs, 3 K’s, 0 hits.  Steven Inch threw the final 2 innings allowing 0 runs, 3 BB’s, 1 hit, 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by  Austin Cooper who was 2 for 2 with an RBI and a BB.  Jean Guy Bilodeau, Shane Zimmer and Kym Barthel all had 1 hit each.

Tommorows game has been cancelled due to the cool temperatures.  Next weekend’s games may be rescheduled mid week – depending on weather.