Bozeman, Montana –

The VAB opened their fall campaign with a solid 8-0 victory over the Big Sky Seniors Friday night.  Big Sky is a grade 12 all-star team from the state of Montana.  Taylor Simmonds started on the mound to earn the victory going 5 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 5 K’s with 2 BB’s.   Brendan Hendriks threw the final 2 innings of relief allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 K’s and 1 BB. 

Offensively, the Jets were led by Ben Douglas who was 3 for 3 with 3 RBI’s, 2 double and 1 BB.  Cody Lenchuka was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, 1 RBI and 1 SB.  Luke Barry was 1 for 2 with a double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 SB.  Levi Westerlund, Matt Clark, Ben Dartnell and Greg Adams all had 1 hit each.

The Jets play again tomorrow against the same Big Sky Seniors at 12 noon (DH).