Bats Alive in Inaugural Grey/Black Game
May 16, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
Opening up their preseason schedule the Calgary Vipers played their inaugural Grey/Black inter squad game with Black defeating Grey 10-6 at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona. After giving up four runs in the top of the first inning Team Black roared back to outscore Grey 10-2 the rest of the way. Leading Team Black at the plate were Louis Templeton and Jimmy Rohan who both collected three hits with Rohan also knocking in three runs. On the mound Chris Bodishbaugh was impressive with a one, two, three inning including two punch outs.
The Vipers continue spring training and take on the extended spring training San Francisco Giants team on Tuesday May 17th at 11:00 AM MDT, the Edmonton Capitals on Wednesday May 18th at 12:00 PM MDT, the extended spring training Cincinnati Reds team on Thursday May 19th at 11:30 AM MDT, the Capitals on Friday May 20th at 12:00 PM MDT, the extended spring training Seattle Mariners on Saturday May 21st at 11:00 AM MDT, and again Edmonton on Sunday May 22nd at 12:00 PM MDT.
Calgary starts the 2011 regular season on the road in Yuma, Arizona on Tuesday May 24th with a double-header against Jose Canseco and the Scorpions.
The Vipers return to Calgary and Foothills Stadium for their home opener on Thursday May 26th at 6:30 PM MDT against their Alberta rivals, the Edmonton Capitals.
Season tickets, flex packs, mini packs, and individual game tickets are available for the 48 game Calgary Vipers' home schedule at Foothills Stadium (2255 Crowchild Trail Northwest, 403-277-2255, www.calgaryvipers.com).
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North American League Stories from May 16, 2011
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