Lethbridge, AB –

The Jets opened the 2012 spring season with a come from behind victory over the Okotoks Dawgs Academy by a score of 6-4.  The Jets found themselves behind early by a score of 4-0 and came from behind to earn the victory by a score of 6-4.    Zach Mayo started on the mound going 2 inning allowing 2 hits, 2 unearned runs with 5 K’s and 2 BB’s.  Tanner Spencer earned the victory going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB and 1 K.  Jesse Borden was solid in 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 0 runs with 3 K’s.  Nick Stobbe earned the save going the final inning with 1 K.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Matt Benn who was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Jose Calderon was also 2 for 3 with a double.  Moro, Field, Thibideau, Wallace, Field and Lutz rounded out the offense with 1 hit each.

Game 2 saw the Jets get behind early again but came back to earn a convincing 16-10 slugfest vs a strong PBA JV club.   Brandon Radmacher started on the mound going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 4 runs and 2 unearned runs with 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Luc Hebert threw 2 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs with 2 K’s.  Luke Whelpton threw 2 inning with 1 hit with 1 K and 1 BB.  Chris Thibideau rounded out the offense with 1 inning with 5 hits and 4 runs.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Chris Thibideau who was 2 for 4 with 4 RBI’s.  Matt Benn was 2 for 2 with 3 BB’s and a 3 run HR.  Dan Moro was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and Travis Wallace also added 2 hits. 

Next action for the Jets is tomorrow at 2 pm vs PBA JV.