Vauxhall Jets enjoy solid weekend in Kelowna
The Vauxhall Jets earned two wins and a tie in four exhibition games in Kelowna, B.C. on the weekend. Photo: Vauxhall Academy
September 26, 2021
From the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball website
Kelowna, B.C.
It was a beautiful weekend in one of the most scenic cities in Canada.
The Vauxhall Jets played four exhibition games in Kelowna, B.C. and have qualified for the 2022 spring BOW.
Game 1 vs. North Shore Twins. Jets 4 NS Twins 0
Anson McGorman got the win, going five innings allowing three hits with five K’s. Brett Getz earned the save, going two innings allowing one hit with one K. Offensively, the Jets were led by Kayden Hleucka who was 1-for-2 with a double, a run and a walk. Jared Bendfeld was also 1-for-2 with a double, a run and a walk. Brennan McTavish was 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run and a walk. Demitri Shakotko rounded out the offence, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Game 2 vs. Okanagan College. OC 9 Jets 0
Not much to report, the Jets were no-hit. Matt MacKenzie started on the mound going three innings, allowing five hits, three earned runs with three K’s. Drew Lenehan threw two innings, allowing one hit, one earned run with 3 K’s.
Game 3 vs Chilliwack. Jets 3 Chilliwack 3
On the mound, Karter Andersen started, going four innings allowing three hits, one earned run with five K’s. Mason De Ruyck threw three innings, allowing one hit with four K’s. Offensively, the Jets were led by Jack Wheatley who was 1-for-4 with an RBI. Kayden Hleucka was 1-for-4 with a solo HR. Jared Bendfeld was 1-for-1. Keegan McNeil was 1-for-3. Ty Clemett was 1-for-1 with a double.
Game 4 vs Parksville Royals. Jets 4 Royals 3
On the mound, David Stewart started, going four innings, allowing one hit, one earned run with four K’s. Garrett Smith threw 2 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, two runs with one K. Jack Wheatley threw 2/3 of an inning, allowing one hit earning the save. Offensively, the Jets were led by Colin Fisher who was 1-for-3. Demitri Shakotko was 1-for-4 with a double and game-winning walk off RBI. Cardel Dick was 1-for-3 with a double. Kyle Yip was 1-for-1 with a double. Raphael Ranger was 1-for-2 with a double and RBI to round out the offence.