Vauxhall, AB –
The VAB was flat in game 1 combined with strong pitching from the Elks resulted in a 3-1 score. Reilly O’Rourke started on the mound going 4 innings allowing 3 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned run with 2 BB’s and 7 K’s. Braden Hatley threw 1 inning clean. Jake Cook finished things off going 2 innings allowing 2 hits with 2 K’s. Offensively, the Jets only mustered 4 hits with Zack Kunkel going 2 for 3 with an RBI. Jordan Malainey was 1 for 3 and Jared Kennedy was 1 for 2.
Game 2 saw the Jets come out on top by a score of 9-2. Brody Burnett earned the win going 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 2 runs with 3 BB’s and 5 K’s. Jalen Lane went the final 2 innings with 3 K’s. Offensively, the Jets were led by Tyler Scott who was 2 for 4 with an RBI. Jared Kennedy was 2 for 2 with 2 doubles and an RBI. Zack Kunkel was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Brett Resch was 1 for 4. Jordan Malainey was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Blake Gallagher was 1 for 4 and Geordie McDougal was 2 for 3.
Next action for the Jets is graduation weekend with Okotoks and Great Falls visiting Jets Stadium.