Kitsap BlueJackets Baseball 2011- Press Release

News Paper Releases

Articles removed from the front page for 2011.

BlueJackets snap skid at 10 games By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted July 13, 2011 at 10:53 p.m. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/13/bluejackets-snap-skid/#ixzz1S73oTloo

It took them 11 innnings, but the Kitsap BlueJackets finally said goodbye to their 10-game West Coast League losing streak, Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/13/bluejackets-snap-skid/#ixzz1S74k8WKt

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Jackets' losing streak reaches 10 games By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted July 12, 2011 at 10:03 p.m. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/12/jackets-losing-streak-reaches-10-games/#ixzz1S75AwVfw

The Kitsap BlueJackets' losing streak hit 10 games with a 3-2 West Coast League loss to the Corvallis Knights on Tuesday. Five of the 10 losses are against Corvallis, which will go for the series sweep today. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/12/jackets-losing-streak-reaches-10-games/#ixzz1S75GlYAr

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BlueJackets' slide continues Kitsap shut out for ninth straight loss By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted July 11, 2011 at 10:03 p.m. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/11/bluejackets-slide-continues/#ixzz1S75Ur0dE

Kitsap BlueJackets manager Matt Acker said his team had its best offensive approach it's had in two weeks Monday against Corvallis. Not that it translated much on the scoreboard as Kitsap Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/11/bluejackets-slide-continues/#ixzz1S75fFRGT

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BlueJackets drop game, series to Walla Walla By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted July 10, 2011 at 10:23 p.m. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/10/bluejackets-drop-game-series-to-walla-walla/#ixzz1S75rRhPW

Earlier this season, the Kitsap BlueJackets turned the first triple play in team history against the Bend Elks. Sunday night at The Fairgrounds, the BlueJackets were on the other end of the defensive gem. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/10/bluejackets-drop-game-series-to-walla-walla/#ixzz1S75yHAcr

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Jackets' losing skid continues By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted July 9, 2011 at 11:26 p.m. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/09/jackets-losing-skid-continues/#ixzz1S76NTMoC

The Kitsap BlueJackets lost their seventh game in a row and their coach for a game. Jackets coach Matt Acker was suspended for today's game after comments he made about the West Coast League on Friday following a 5-1 loss. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/09/jackets-losing-skid-continues/#ixzz1S76VGDAS

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Acker lets frustration show in Jackets' latest loss By Nathan Joyce Kitsap Sun Posted July 8, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/08/acker-lets-frustration-show-in-jackets-latest/#ixzz1S76em6Jy

BREMERTON —A big pot of frustration finally boiled over in the bottom of the sixth inning. That's when Kitsap BlueJackets manager Matt Acker, frustrated by an expanded strike zone that he said has been plaguing his team for weeks, Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/08/acker-lets-frustration-show-in-jackets-latest/#ixzz1S76lpNjn

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Jackets make most of two hits in 4-1 win By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted July 6, 2011 at 4:43 p.m. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/06/jackets-make-most-of-two-hits-in-4-1-win/#ixzz1S76zmyAI

The Kitsap BlueJackets had only two hits, but they took advantage of walks and errors to defeat the Hawks Prairie Cardinals 4-1 Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/06/jackets-make-most-of-two-hits-in-4-1-win/#ixzz1S776p9uE

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Jackets use lucky No. 15 to beat Tumwater By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted July 5, 2011 at 10:23 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets pounded out 15 hitsand their pitchers struck out 15 as they shut out the Tumwater Brewers 6-0 in a non-league game at the Fairgrounds. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/05/jackets-use-lucky-no-15-to-beat-tumwater/#ixzz1RL4GUhps

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Mascheri tough-luck loser as Jackets struggle By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted July 4, 2011 at 10:33 p.m

BREMERTON —The Kitsap BlueJackets tried to run their way to victory Monday night, but instead they saw their losing streak reach five games, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Bellingham Bells in a West Coast League game at Gene Lobe Field. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/04/mascheri-tough-luck-loser-as-jackets-struggle/#ixzz1RL3mTxHC

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Jackets drop fourth straight game By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted July 3, 2011 at 9:13 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets and the Bellingham Bells played eight scoreless innings Sunday afternoon at the Fairgrounds. Both teams found some offense in the ninth. It was the Bells who found a little more of it in a 2-1 West Coast League victory. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/03/jackets-drop-fourth-straight-game/#ixzz1RL3LKH6N

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Jackets offense comes through in win By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted July 2, 2011 at 11:18 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets erupted for all of their runs in the sixth inning as they defeated the Lacey Saints 6-1 in a non-league game at The Fairgrounds on Saturday. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/02/jackets-offense-comes-through-in-win/#ixzz1RL2wjF82

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Jackets fall in 12th inning to Nisqually By staff report Kitsap Sun Posted July 1, 2011 at 10:23 p.m.

The Nisqually Silvers pulled out a 3-2 win in the 12 inning against the Kitsap BlueJackets in a non-league game at the Fairgrounds on Friday night. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jul/01/jackets-fall-in-12th-inning/#ixzz1RL2ap9aa

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Terry Mosher: Anderson doing all he can to help Jackets succeed By Terry Mosher Kitsap Sun Posted June 29, 2011 at 11:23 p.m.

The one overriding sense I get about the Kitsap BlueJackets is this is a nice-guy baseball organization that truly wants to be a first-class, positive centerpiece for the greater West Sound community. There are no hidden agendas for the ownership group. They want what's best for the community. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/29/anderson-doing-all-he-can-to-help-team-succeed/#ixzz1RL225Pzq

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Local Scoreboard: 6.30.11 WCL standings, golf, bowling, AMA motocross standings Posted June 29, 2011 at 11:23 p.m. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/29/local-scoreboard-63011/#ixzz1RL0Qiipu

Wednesday Corvallis 1, Kitsap 0

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BlueJackets ace Mascheri is an outfielder in college ball Kitsap lefty loses a 1-0 game to Corvallis on Wednesday at the Fairgrounds By Nathan Joyce Kitsap Sun Posted June 29, 2011 at 11:03 p.m.

During the summer, Kitsap BlueJackets fans have become acquainted with Richie Mascheri, ace pitcher. Photo by Steve Zugschwerdt, Steve Zugschwerdt BlueJackets pitcher Richie Mascheri watches Corvalis' Kramer Scott connect on one of his pitches. It was just one of four hits he allowed in a complete-game effort. (Steve Zugschwerdt\Special to the Kitasp Sun) They'd be surprised to learn that's not what he's known for when he plays for Western Illinois. "I do pitch," he said. "But mostly I'm a hitter." Mascheri looked like an ace on Wednesday night, throwing a complete game in a 1-0 West Coast League loss to the Corvallis Knights. Mascheri gave up four hits, struck out five and walked two in the tough-luck loss. He retired 15 of the final 16 he faced. The one that did get on base was picked off. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/29/bluejackets-ace-mascheri-is-an-outfielder-in/#ixzz1RKzx5DLG

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Kitsap briefs: Jackets step out of league play Posted June 29, 2011 at 9:43 p.m., updated June 30, 2011 at 6:13 p.m.

The BlueJackets hosts the Nisqually Silvers tonight at 6:35 p.m. and play the Lacey Saints on Saturday at 7:35 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Saturday's game features postgame fireworks. They're two of six teams in the PSCL, which also fields an all-star team called the Thurston Senators. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/29/kitsap-briefs/#ixzz1RKytFhr1

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Corvallis runs wild in ninth, beats Jackets Corvallis beats Kitsap 5-2 with three in final frame By Staff Reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 28, 2011 at 10:13 p.m.

BREMERTON —The Corvallis Knights scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning — including a steal of home — to break a tie and emerge with a 5-2 victory over the Kitsap BlueJackets in a West Coast League baseball game at the Fairgrounds. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/28/corvallis-runs-wild-in-ninth-beats-jackets/#ixzz1RKyTFmOn

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Corvallis gets past Jackets 1-0 By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted June 27, 2011 at 10:46 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets and the Corvallis Knights hooked up in what could be the first of some great pitching duels in their series. "I just went out there and competed," said Gofinch, a sophomore for the Huskies. "I just tried to get my strikes, and for the most part, it was working. I got out there and gave my team a chance to compete." Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/27/corvallis-gets-past-jackets-1-0/#ixzz1QbgPKvWe

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Jackets beat Bend, win series By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 26, 2011 at 11:47 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets beat the Bend Elks 3-1 on Sunday in a West Coast League West Division baseball game to win the three-game series. The win put a little more distance between the Jackets and Bend in the standings. Kitsap (14-8) has a 1.5 game lead over the Elks (10-7). Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/26/jackets-beat-bend-win-series/#ixzz1QSoYsxeQ

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Jackets beat Bend, take back division lead By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 25, 2011 at 11:39 p.m.

A day after losing their lead in the West Coast League West Division, the Kitsap BlueJackets took that lead right back from Bend. Kitsap beat the host Elks 7-1 on Saturday. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/25/jackets-beat-bend-take-back-division-lead/#ixzz1QSDUhXDq

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BlueJackets lose lead in West By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 24, 2011 at 11:09 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets rallied in the top of the ninth inning only to lose in the bottom. The Jackets opened a three-game series in Bend with a 5-4 West Coast League loss to the Elks on Friday night. The win put Bend (10-6) ahead of Kitsap (12-8) in the West Division standings. Bend has a .625 winning percentage. Kitsap is at .600. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/24/bluejackets-lose-lead-in-west/#ixzz1QJ7fDROo

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Jackets win finale with Gems By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 23, 2011 at 11:03 p.m.

Chris Murphy hit a two-run home run as the Kitsap BlueJackets beat the Klamath Falls Gems 6-3 on Thursday to salvage the final game of the three-game set. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/23/jackets-win-finale-with-gems/#ixzz1QDQPMtiM

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Jackets drop second game in Klamath By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 22, 2011 at 10:43 p.m.

Steven Schoonover earned the win, going 8 innings while giving up just one run on six hits and striking out five. Mitch Merten got the save. Kitsap's Cole Thompson was tagged with the loss. The Jackets' Andrew Biancardi had the best day for Kitsap offensively, going 3-for-4 to raise his average to .375. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/22/jackets-lose-to-klamath-3-1/#ixzz1QAceT2EG

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Gems outshine BlueJackets on diamond By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 21, 2011 at 11:23 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets played the Klamath Falls Gems for the first time in West Coast League play on Tuesday night. They also lost to the Gems for the first time on Tuesday. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/21/gems-outshine-bluejackets-on-diamond/#ixzz1QAbd1rkk

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BlueJackets drop final game of homestand to Bend BlueJackets hit the road after a 3-1 loss By staff reports The West Coast League is a grind, and the season goes by in a hurry. Kitsap Sun Posted June 19, 2011 at 8:53 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets finished up a stretch of playing 13 games in 13 days on Sunday at the Fairgrounds. It didn't end the way they wanted — Bend beat Kitsap 3-1 — but the BlueJackets are still sitting comfortably in first place in the Western Division with an 11-5 record. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/19/bluejackets-drop-final-game-of-homestand-to-bend/#ixzz1PwnuPbuz

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BlueJackets win behind Mascheri's near no-hitter Kitsap pitcher loses no-no in the ninth inning By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted June 18, 2011 at 10:33 p.m.

After four innings, Kitsap pitcher Richie Mascheri hadn't given up a base hit to the Bend Elks. After five innings, the lefty began to feel he was on to something special. By the seventh inning, everyone who was watching at The Fairgrounds knew history was within the grasp of the second-year pitcher. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/18/bluejackets-win-behind-mascheris-near-no-hitter/#ixzz1PhjGufP8

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Jackets' Busby breaks out against Bend By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted June 17, 2011 at 10:03 p.m.

BREMERTON —Evan Busby had his first hits of the season and also scored the biggest run of the game for the Kitsap BlueJackets. Busby scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning off an RBI single from pinch hitter Chris Murphy as the BlueJackets beat the Bend Elks 3-2 in a West Coast League game at the Fairgrounds. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/17/jackets-busby-breaks-out-against-bend/#ixzz1Pc1bRxCe

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BlueJackets claim win with five-run eighth By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted June 16, 2011 at 11:03 p.m.

BREMERTON —A night after getting held to one hit, the Kitsap BlueJackets exploded for 16 hits as they knocked off the Kelowna Falcons 10-5 at the Fairgrounds to salvage the final game of the three-game West Coast League set. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/16/bluejackets-claim-win-with-five-run-eighth/#ixzz1PVrGYxx8

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Texan cools off BlueJackets Kelowna's Cody Dickson throws a 1-hitter at Kitsap By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted June 15, 2011 at 10:53 p.m.

Kelowna pitcher Cody Dickson isn't used to the cool weather in the Northwest. But his pitching was definitely on fire. The left-hander from Sam Houston State in Texas had a no-hitter going against the Kitsap BlueJackets into the eighth inning, sending down batter after batter on a chilly Wednesday night at the Fairgrounds. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/15/texan-cools-off-bluejackets/#ixzz1PVsmQcIf

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BlueJackets win seventh straight Kitsap wins seventh straight By Chuck Stark Kitsap Sun Posted June 13, 2011 at 11:33 p.m.

Despite just one returning player, the seventh edition of the Kitsap BlueJackets are off to the best start in team history. The Jackets won their seventh straight game, dusting off the Belllingham Bells 6-2 on Monday night in a West Coast League game at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds and Events Center. Kitsap (8-2) has already separated itself from the rest of the West Division, leading second-place Bend (3-3) by three games. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/13/bluejackets-win-seventh-straight/#ixzz1PGje0mbG

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BlueJackets' win streak reaches six By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 12, 2011 at 9:13 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets are firing on all cylinders right now. Claude Johnson hit two homer runs and pitchers Gavin Hite and Conor Cook combined for a two hitters as Kitsap beat the Bellingham Bells 10-1 in West Coast League action Sunday. Kitsap improved to 7-2 after sweeping its second consecutive 3-game series. The BlueJackets swept Cowlitz before traveling to Bellingham Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/12/bluejackets-win-streak-reaches-six/#ixzz1P8lhHELI

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Golding tosses gem in Jackets' win By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 11, 2011 at 9:53 p.m.

Kitsap BlueJackets pitcher Blake Golding didn't get a whole lot of run support Saturday. He didn't need it. Golding pitched eight innings of one-run ball as Kitsap won its fifth consecutive game Saturday, beating Bellingham on the road 2-1. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/11/golding-tosses-gem-in-jackets-win/#ixzz1P2jmGnAb

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Jackets run win streak to four By staff reports Posted June 10, 2011 at 10:23 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets won their fourth straight games on Friday night, dispatching the previously unbeaten Bellingham Bells 4-3 in West Coast League action on Friday night. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/10/jackets-run-win-streak-to-four/#ixzz1Oz68nZiO

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BlueJackets break out brooms against Cowlitz By George Edgar Posted June 9, 2011 at 10:33 p.m.

BREMERTON —Cole Thompson was supposed to pitch tonight for the Kitsap BlueJackets, but he was moved up in the rotation with the departure of Cody Hebner, was drafted by the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The 6-foot-6 inch sophomore from Centenary College in Louisiana answered the call as he earned the win as Kitsap defeated the Cowlitz Black Bears 4-3 at Gene Lobe Field and swept the three-game series. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/09/bluejackets-break-out-brooms-against-cowlitz/#ixzz1Oz8J56Lq

Jackets win while Hebner watches By George Edgar Kitsap Sun Posted June 8, 2011 at 10:50 p.m.

Hebner's last pitch was memorable, — as was the final game he would watch — as the BlueJackets defeated Cowlitz 4-2. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/08/jackets-win-while-hebner-watches/#ixzz1OnbVIX57

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Jackets win one, lose one at home opener By Nathan Joyce Kitsap Sun Posted June 7, 2011 at 11:50 p.m.

They beat the Cowlitz Black Bears 3-2 to even their WCL record at 2-2. They lost pitcher Cody Hebner, who was taken in the fourth round (No. 143) by the San Diego Padres on the second day of the Major League draft. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/07/jackets-win-one-lose-one-at-home-opener/#ixzz1OnYgwHAp/a

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Terry Mosher: Jackets' Smith needed his big heart fixed By Terry Mosher Kitsap Sun Posted June 7, 2011 at 9:54 p.m.

Rick Smith has had a big heart for baseball since he was little. But the heart he's devoted to the community, to baseball and his baby — the Kitsap BlueJackets — Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/07/jackets-smith-needed-big-heart-fixed/#ixzz1OfGyTCxz

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Kitsap Briefs: BlueJackets

home opener Tuesday By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 6, 2011 at 10:53 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets host the Cowlitz Black Bears today in their West Coast League home opener. The Jackets and Bears tangle at 6:30 p.m. at the Kitsap Fairgrounds and Events Center in the first game of a three-game series. The Jackets are back on the road on Friday in Bellingham. Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jun/06/kitsap-briefs-bluejackets-home-opener-tuesday/#ixzz1ObHjPdyA

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BlueJackets smack AppleSox in opener

Kitsap hands Wenatchee a 9-1 defeat

By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 3, 2011 at 10:33 p.m.

BlueJackets smack AppleSox in opener. The Kitsap BlueJackets couldn't have asked for a better beginning to the West Coast League season. Cole Norton and Mitch Bluman each had three hits and starter Richie Mascheri pitched five innings of one-run ball as the BlueJackets handed the two-time defending league champion Wenatchee AppleSox a 9-1 defeat on the road Friday."That was impressive," said Kitsap coach Matt Acker, whose team finished with 12 hits, 11 of them singles. "All the way through the lineup, guys were on base, working counts."

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Jackets open against defending champs

By Nathan Joyce Kitsap Sun Posted June 2, 2011 at 8:13 p.m.

BREMERTON —On paper, this could be a tough West Coast League opener for the Kitsap BlueJackets. They're on the road, with about half the team unavailable and playing the two-time defending league champs, the Wenatchee AppleSox.

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BlueJackets win final tuneup game

By staff reports Kitsap Sun Posted June 2, 2011 at 9:23 p.m.

Jonathan Barton drew a bases-loaded walk to score Matt Cartwright for the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Kitsap BlueJackets beat the Olympia Athletics 7-6 in an exhibition game at Snider Park. Barton, a junior infielder from Brewton-Parker College in Georgia, tied the game at 6-6 in the eighth inning on a solo home run off Olympia relief pitcher Chase Wasson, who was tagged with the loss. Cartwright, usually a pitcher for the BlueJackets, came into pinch run for Austin Osuch.

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BlueJackets win exhibition game over West Olympia

Posted June 1, 2011 at 9:33 p.m., updated June 1, 2011 at 9:43 p.m.

The Kitsap BlueJackets began the 2011 season with a 10-0 exhibition win over the West Olympia Linx at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds and Events Center on Wednesday. Claude Johnson led an 11-hit attack by going 2-for-4 and driving in four runs — two on a bases-loaded single as part of a five-run fifth inning.

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Feldtman returns home wearing a BlueJacket

By Nathan Joyce Kitsap Sun

Posted June 1, 2011 at 9:03 p.m., updated June 1, 2011 at 10:03 p.m.

That's why Colin Feldtman, a Bainbridge Island product, was selected carefully."The first thing I want is the personality," Acker said. "... Everybody I talked to said he has a tremendous personality." As Acker put it, Feldtman is "high energy" and "happy as a clam."

He's shown hustle and a work ethic and he's been making friends with his new teammates.

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Kitsap Briefs:

BlueJackets play exhibition at Fairgrounds tonight

Posted May 31, 2011 at 7:33 p.m.

BlueJackets game moved to Fairgrounds The Kitsap BlueJackets will take on the Olympia Linx tonight in an exhibition game at 5:30 p.m. The game was orginally scheduled for South Kitsap High School.The Jackets play the Olympia Athletics on Thursday at Snider Park in Poulsbo, and open the West Coast League regular-season Friday at the defending champion Wenatchee AppleSox. Kitsap's first WCL home game is Tuesday, June 7.Tonight's game is a fund-raiser for Olympic College baseball, and Thursday's game is a fund-raiser for North Kitsap Babe Ruth. Admission is $2 for both games.

Also

The Kitsap BlueJackets are still looking for host families to house players for the 2011 season. College-age players are arriving now through June 13, and will stay in Kitsap County to play through the first week of August.Hosts receive season tickets. For more information, contact host family coordinator Pam Hansen, at 360-692-3362.

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Acker takes special care to assemble Jackets

The Kitsap BlueJackets manager thinks character first

By Terry Mosher Kitsap Sun

Posted May 30, 2011 at 7:23 p.m.

SILVERDALE —When you show up for a Kitsap BlueJackets baseball game, be aware a lot of thought has gone into the roster. Manager Matt Acker has been with the BlueJackets, who open the season Wednesday, since the team's inception seven years ago. Character is a key factor when it comes to signing players. Acker has let talented players go by because they do not fit what the club wants. "The guys we bring in understand the community and the fans are important and playing together as a team is important," Acker said. "Sometimes we pass up a guy who is an 'I' guy for that reason. The players appreciate that so they want to come back every year."

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Posted May 13, 2011 at 8:13 p.m./span

Feldtman on BlueJackets' roster

Bainbridge pitcher/outfielder Colin Feldtman, a redshirt freshman at the University of Portland, is on the Kitsap BlueJackets' roster. Feldtman was an all-state player his senior year at Bainbridge. The Kitsap BlueJackets website, under construction for much of the offseason, is now up and running. You can find the 2011 roster, schedule and ticket information at kitsapbluejackets.com. Kitsap plays the Olympia Linx at South Kitsap High School on June 1 and the Olympia Athletics at Snyder Park in Poulsbo on June 2 before opening the West Coast League season, a wood-bat league for college players, on June 3 at Wenatchee.

By Staff reports

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Posted April 5, 2011

Mashcheri coming back to BlueJackets

Left-hander Richie Mascheri, who shared the 2010 West Coast League lead for victories with six, will be among the returners to the Kitsap BlueJackets this summer. Mascheri is a red-shirt senior at Western Illinois.

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