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Kitsap Sun, Aug 17, 2007

Jackets ' Kuykendall Named Co-MVP

The Kitsap BlueJacke ... ckets' Kuykendall Named Co-MVP The Kitsap Blue Jackets Brandon Kuykendall and Moses Lake's Zach Kim ... 13 stolen bases, two home runs and 18 RBI for the Jackets , which finished the season at 24-18 and a win awa ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, Aug 9, 2007

Jackets Dealt Final Blow
Championship series, the Kitsap Blue Jackets watched their season end with one st ... rough the first six innings, the Blue Jackets took a 3-2 lead after putting two ru ... t work out in their favor. The Blue Jackets put on two runners with two outs in ... second in as many games for the Blue Jackets — allowed Matt Wyckoff to go f ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, Aug 8, 2007

Corvallis Cools Jackets, Knots Series  Corvallis, Ore. If the Kitsap Blue Jackets plan on advancing to the West Coast ... one game apiece. The Knights and Blue Jackets will play Game 3 tonight at Goss Sta ... es and a triple to help dash the Blue Jackets ' hopes of a two-game sweep.  ... tting zero errors on Monday, the Blue Jackets made four last night. "You are ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, Aug 7, 2007

Jackets Looking to Finish Knights

The Kitsap Blue Jackets felt they took care of business by w ... is won all six meetings with the Blue Jackets during the regular season to capture ... 2.55 ERA) gets the ball for the Blue Jackets in tonight's contest. The 6-foot ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, Aug 5, 2007

Jackets Ready to Get Serious Again

Anybody who hung around for the final inning of what was a meaningless regular-season West Coast Collegiate Baseball League game probably got a kick out of the lineup coach Matt Acker threw out on the field Sunday. (more)

Kitsap Sun, Aug 4, 2007

Kitsap Briefs: Spokane Knocks Off Jackets
... BASEBALL Spokane Takes Care of BlueJackets The Fairgrounds The Kitsap BlueJac ... ets The Fairgrounds The Kitsap BlueJackets couldn't make it two in a row ag ... ollegiate Baseball League game. The Jackets, who beat Spokane on Friday to clinc ... ing or anyone," Acker said. The Jackets (24-17) close out the regular season ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, Aug 3, 2007

Jackets Clinch Playoff Berth

Johnson delivered a clutch two-run single in the BlueJackets' 4-1 West Coast Collegiate Baseball League playoff-clinching win over Spokane at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Friday night. (more)

Kitsap Sun, Aug 2, 2007

BlueJackets Still Can't Solve Knights
... ll remain unsolved by the Kitsap BlueJackets — at least for now. The Knigh ... ghts improved to 6-0 against the BlueJackets with a 3-1 West Coast Collegiate Bas ... League win Thursday night. The BlueJackets' magic number to make the playof ... loses at home against Corvallis, the Jackets will claim the second playoff spot f ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 31, 2007

Tired Jackets Fall on Road to Corvallis

The BlueJackets (23-14) fell one game behind the Knights (24-13) in the race for first place in the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League's East Division. Both teams have five games remaining.

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Kitsap Sun, July 30, 2007

Kitsap, Corvallis Begin 3-Game Series

First place in the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League's East Division will be on the line tonight when the Kitsap BlueJackets head to Goss Stadium to face the Corvallis Knights at 7 p.m. With six games remaining in the regular season, both teams enter the critical three-game series with identical records (23-13). (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 29, 2007

Kelowna Crushes Kitsap

Still to be determined is the division title. This week's three-game series with Corvallis, who entered play Sunday just a half game back of first-place Kitsap, will play a big role in determining which team gets the crown. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 28, 2007

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: JUMP ON THE BUS WITH THE BLUEJACKETS

Kitsap Sun, July 28, 2007

The Boys on The Bus: Hitting the Road With the Kitsap BlueJackets

Most of the Kitsap BlueJackets missed the brilliant sunrise in the early morning hours as the "Blue Prison" rattled through Madras, Ore., on heir way back to Bremerton. They'd departed Bend about an hour earlier some of the players hadn't even bothered to go to bed after a tough 6-5 loss. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 28, 2007

Knights Chasing Jackets

Although Kitsap (24-13) beat a struggling Kelowna team 9-5 on Saturday, Corvallis (23-13) blanked Spokane 6-0 to stay right with the BlueJackets in the chase for the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League's East Division crown. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 27, 2007

Jackets Pick Up Win in Kelowna

Pitcher Matt Rossman picked up the victory for the BlueJackets, who improved to 22-12 to remain in first place in the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League's East Division standings. Corvallis (22-13) kept close behind with a 3-1 win over Spokane. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 23, 2007

BlueJackets Strike Late for Win

After losing two of three games over the weekend in the late innings, the Kitsap BlueJackets reversed their luck and pulled one out Monday night. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 21, 2007

BlueJackets Blow Late Lead vs. Bend

Giving up runs in the late innings are becoming a major concern for the Kitsap BlueJackets. Last night, the team allowed three runs in the ninth inning in a 6-5 loss to Bend. The Elks scored all six of their runs in the final two innings and were aided by three BlueJacket errors. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 20, 2007

BlueJackets Bounce Back, Break Bend

One day after blowing a late lead and falling in 14 innings, the Kitsap BlueJackets put the Bend Elks away the old-fashioned way. Kitsap batters had a field day against Bend pitching, pounding out 18 hits over nine innings Friday night in an 11-8 win. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 17, 2007

Jackets' Kuykendall Earns All-Star Co-MVP Honors

Brandon Kuykendall of the Kitsap BlueJackets capped a solid first-half by being named co-most valuable prospect of the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League All-Star game. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 16, 2007

Howe to Make an Ace

It's been a long and winding road for Kyle Howe, the only holdover from the original Kitsap BlueJackets squad that broke into the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League three years ago. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 15, 2007

Red-Hot Jackets Streak Into Break

... BlueJackets went into the All-Star break in style. Brandon Kuykendall hit a grand sla ... of their feeder teams. A three-game road trip to Bend, Ore., follows. Six BlueJackets will head to Tuesday's All-Star game in Bellingham. Pitchers Kyle Howe ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 14, 2007

Jackets Down Kelowna, Win Fifth Straight

... BlueJackets have climbed back into first place, they decided to stay there. The Jacke ... seventh save, a team record. It was Kitsap's fifth straight win. The BlueJackets will go for the three-game sweep today. Several early versions of the Jack ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 13, 2007

Jackets Keep Winning Streak Going

The Kitsap BlueJackets scored three unearned runs and beat the Kelowna Falcons Friday night in West Coast Collegiate Baseball League action. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 12, 2007

BlueJackets Sweep Aside Bells

Kyle Howe and Brandon Kuykendall showed why they deserved to be named to the West Coast Collegiate All-Star game. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 11, 2007

Jackets Win on Walk-Off Walk

Lawson Hipps drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Kitsap BlueJackets beat the Bellingham Bells 7-6 Wednesday night in a West Coast Collegiate Baseball League game. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 10, 2007

Small Ball Saves Jackets

With his team in the midst of a three-game losing streak and week-long scoring slump, Kitsap BlueJackets coach Matt Acker didn't call for any big offensive changes Tuesday night. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 9, 2007

Jackets Kick Off Homestand

The Kitsap BlueJackets are looking to finish the first half of the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League on a high note.(more)

Kitsap Sun, July 8, 2007

Close, But ... Jackets Swept by Knights

One thing is certain as the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League nears the All-Star break in its third season.

If you make mistakes in the WCCBL — a wood-bat league where the pitching tends to dominate — you're going to pay. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 6, 2007

BlueJackets Best Bells in Pitching Duel

Two runs in the first inning gave the Kitsap BlueJackets all the offense they needed in Friday's 2-1 West Coast Collegiate Baseball Leaguve victory over the Bellingham Bells. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 5, 2007

Jackets Edge Bells, 1-0

Brandon Kuykendall's double in the top of the ninth lifted the Kitsap BlueJackets to a 1-0 West Coast Collegiate Baseball League win over the Bellingham Bells on Thursday night. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 4, 2007

Jackets Beat Feeder Club in Wild One

Following Wednesday night's game, Kitsap BlueJackets fans were treated to a fireworks show. They saw plenty on the field as well. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 4, 2007

Kanyer is Kitsap's Great Unknown

Barrett Kanyer can boast of one of the most storied high school baseball careers of any player from Kitsap County. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 3, 2007

Jackets Drop Second Straight

The Kitsap BlueJackets lost their second straight game Tuesday night, falling to the Bellingham Bells 2-0 in West Coast Collegiate Baseball League action. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 2, 2007

Fireworks on 4th for Jackets

Fireworks at Jackets Game on Fourth

The Kitsap BlueJackets are back in action at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Kitsap Fairgrounds to face the Olympia Athletics in a non-league baseball game. (more)

Kitsap Sun, July 1, 2007

AppleSox End Kitsap's Winning Streak

The Kitsap BlueJackets hoped to extend their winning streak into double digits. Instead, the Jackets saw their nine-game streak come to an end on Sunday. (more)

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Kitsap Sun, June 30, 2007

Jackets Win Ninth Straight

Everything is going the Kitsap BlueJackets' way. Kitsap won its ninth straight game Saturday night, beating the Wenatchee AppleSox 4-2 in West Coast Collegiate Baseball League action. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 29, 2007

Hot Jackets Roll Into First

The Kitsap BlueJackets pushed their club-record winning streak to eight games with a 5-4 victory over the Wenatchee AppleSox on Friday night. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 27, 2007

Jackets Run Win Streak to Six

Brandon Kuykendoll's home run helps hold off Bend, 6-4. By George Edgar For The Kitsap Sun The Fairgrounds The Kitsap BlueJackets didn't have many hits Wednesday night against Bend, but Brandon Kuykendoll had the biggest. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 26, 2007

Jackets Win Fifth Straight

Kyle Howe, a North Kitsap product, threw seven strong innings as the Kitsap BlueJackets beat the Bend Elks 8-2 Tuesday night. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 25, 2007

'06 Ace Humes Returning to Jackets

"Hume(s) baby, Hume(s) seeds."

That could be the battle cry of the Kitsap BlueJackets this week after getting word that Ross Humes — last year's West Coast Collegiate Baseball League Pitcher of Year — is set to return to the Bremerton-based team. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 23, 2007

Decker Twice the Hero for Jackets

Brandon Decker played the hero twice in one ballgame Saturday night, helping the Kitsap BlueJackets to a 5-4 win over the Wenatchee AppleSox in West Coast Collegiate Baseball League action. Decker tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning with a three-run home run.(more>>)

Kitsap Sun, June 22, 2007

Jackets Win Third Straight

The BlueJackets, who stumbled out to an 0-3 start, beat the Wenatchee AppleSox 3-1 Friday night in West Coast Collegiate Baseball League action. It was the Jackets' third straight win and fourth out of their last five games. Kitsap (11-5, 4-4) has won its last two series. "We're doing pretty well now," Kitsap coach Matt Acker said.. (more>>)

Kitsap Sun, June 21, 2007

Jackets Return Home Winners
At first, Joey Lind wasn't sure what happened. The Kitsap BlueJackets left fielder was standing on third base in the first inning when the umpir ... he lead held up the rest of the way as they won their second in a row. The BlueJackets , 8-5 overall, improved to 3-4 in the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League (more>>)

Kitsap Sun, June 20, 2007

Feeding the BlueJackets

... for transportation and expenses. The BlueJackets' ownership ponies up the fees fo ... e and professional scouts." The BlueJackets rely heavily on their coaching staff ... and he was a player on the inaugural Bluejackets. For Acker, that sort of familiarity ... t not have gotten the chance had the Bluejackets not had a feeder system," Meeker ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 19, 2007

Jackets End Road Trip on Upswing

... BlueJackets' road trip. The North Kitsap product threw a complete-game three-hitter Tuesday as the Jackets beat the Spokane Riverhawks 5-2 in West Coast Col ...  (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 18, 2007

BlueJackets Fall Short, Lose 3-2

... BlueJackets wasted a fine performance by starting pitcher Kyle Nunley, falling 3-2 to ... runs. Ryan Voelkel and Brandon Kuykendall each collected two hits for the BlueJackets. Kitsap finishes its three-game series with Spokane tonight at 7 p.m. ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 17, 2007

Jackets Snag First League Victory

It took four games, but the Kitsap BlueJackets finally picked up their first West Coast Collegiate Baseball League victory Sunday, defeating Spokane 10-4 on the road... (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 16, 2007

Jackets Swept Moses Lake

The Kitsap BlueJackets are having a tough time at the beginning of their West Coast Collegiate Baseball League season.

The Moses Lake Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Jackets on Saturday, rallying for a 3-1 win. Kitsap out-hit Moses Lake in all three games. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 15, 2007

BlueJackets Fall to Pirates

Kitsap coach Matt Acker said his team isn't lacking in terms of effort.

Two games into their West Coast Collegiate Baseball League season, the BlueJackets are just lacking a win... (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 14, 2007

Jackets Drop WCCBL Opener to Moses Lake

The Kitsap BlueJackets did everything they could to avoid extra innings.

Unfortunately for them, that meant making several mistakes in the bottom of the ninth inning and losing their West Coast Collegiate Baseball League opener to the Moses Lake Pirates 4-3 Thursday night. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 13, 2007

Jackets Ready to Play for Real

After spending the first week of the season beating up on their feeder clubs, the Kitsap BlueJackets will open the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League today in Moses Lake.  (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 12, 2007

Jackets Complete Preseason Slate

The Kitsap Bluejackets completed their preseason by sweeping the Tacoma Cardinals Tuesday night, downing their feeder club 10-3. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 11, 2007

BlueJackets Continue to Dominate Cardinals

Unable to pitch last summer due to arm surgery, Kitsap BlueJackets righty Kyle Nunley is making his mark early this season while trying to secure a spot in the team's starting rotation. (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 10, 2007

Decker Delivers for Jackets
(Sunday, June 10, 2007)... weather conditions. The Kitsap BlueJackets shortstop has had to play in such di ... skies at the Fairgrounds as the BlueJackets concluded their non-league three gam ... aded in the sixth inning, as the BlueJackets erupted for five runs in the frame. ... -run sixth inning came after the BlueJackets (5-1) had put runners in scoring pos ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 9, 2007

Voelkel Powers Jackets to 5-1 Win
... College wasn't on the Kitsap BlueJackets' roster at the start of the seas ... hts a two-run shot to lead the BlueJackets to a 5-1 win over the Olympia A' ... 5 1/2 innings because of rain. The Jackets (4-1) and A's (1-1) close out th ... Joey Lind was targeted to be the BlueJackets starter, but he hasn't reported ... (more)

Kitsap Sun, June 8, 2007

A's Hand Jackets First Loss
... Jackets 10-8 in a 12-inning game at the Kitsap County Fai ... ounty Fairgrounds on Friday night. It was the BlueJackets first loss after winning three straight against t ... 4;Our lack of depth is starting to show," BlueJackets coach Matt Acker said. "We had to have our pi ...(more)

Kitsap Sun, June 4, 2007

A Prop Head at Shortstop
... und the basepaths for the Kitsap BlueJackets. The BlueJackets open their season ... for the Kitsap BlueJackets. The BlueJackets open their season against the Tacoma ... iate Baseball League season. The BlueJackets open their 42-game WCCBL schedule on ... ir expansion season in 2005, the BlueJackets tied for fourth with a 24-18 record ...(more)

Kitsap Sun, June 4, 2007

Howe, Meeker Among Nine Returners for BlueJackets
... Jackets had four players return from the tea ... uri Valley Conference play. The BlueJackets' top two hitters last summer ce ... coach Matt Acker has dipped into the Jackets' feeder programs the Tacoma Car ... p/Green River) will be with the BlueJackets for some of the early preseason game ... (more)