Cochrane, AB –

The VAB Jets won 2 games against the Edmonton Cardinals in Cochrane, AB by scores of 7-3 and 21-1.  Game 1 saw a well played game on both sides with the score close until the Jets broke it open in the bottom of the 8th.  Paul Schaak started on the mound going 5 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 9 K’s and 1 BB.  Justin Davies threw well in relief going 3 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 K’s and 1 BB.  Victor Caruso slammed the door again threw a great 9 inning with 3 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Brant Hittel who was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 4 with a big HR, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 3 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBI’s and a run scored.  Matt Clark was 1 for 4. 

Game 2 saw the Jets score early and often against a younger group from the Cardinals.  Brody McDonald started on the mound going 4 innings, 2 hits, 1 unearned run, 7 K’s and 1 BB.  Chad Hodges threw 1 inning with 2 K’s and 1 BB.  Blair Balog threw the final 2 innings allowing 1 hit, 3 K’s and 0 BB’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Greg Adams who was 2 for 5 with a 2 run HR, 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Ben Douglas was 2 for 6 with a 3 run HR, 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Shane Zimmer was 2 for 3 with 2 HR’s, 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.  Brendan Hendriks was 3 for 5 with a 3 run HR, 4 RBI’s, 2 runs scored and a double.  Marc St. Jean was 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Kym Barthel, Curtis Mazurkewich, Luke Barry and Nick Koh all pitched in with a hit each.

The 2 wins pushes the Jets overall record to 13-6 overall.  Next action is next weekend in Vauxhall @ Jets Stadium vs Prairie Baseball Academy.

Special thanks to Myron Hendriks and Ron Van Kuelen for organizing and working on the Rodeo Grounds to get the field ready.