Calgary Snags Early Lead And Ends In 3-0 Win

Published on July 9, 2010 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


To avoid setting a new Golden Baseball League record the Calgary Vipers defeated the Orange County Flyers 6-5 at Goodwin Field in Fullerton, California. Calgary jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and survived a late ninth inning scare to post the victory. With the win the Vipers snapped a 12 game losing streak and improved to 21-20 in the first half with two games remaining.

On sale now the Calgary Vipers have 2nd Half Season Tickets available. Starting on July 15th the Vipers will play 27 games in Calgary at Foothills Stadium with the last contest being played on August 29th. The 2nd Half home schedule comprises of seven series against seven different teams including the Chico Outlaws, Edmonton Capitals, St. George RoadRunners, Tijuana Big Horn Sheep, Tucson Toros, Victoria Seals, and Yuma Scorpions. With the Vipers unsuccessful in winning the first half of the G.B.L. season the second half has become crucial in order to secure a 2010 postseason appearance. Packages are $360 for lower bowl seats, $240 for upper bowl seats and both include five complimentary playoff tickets.

The Vipers are on a seven day road trip which will see them play six games continuing St. George, Utah on Friday July 9th at 7:05 PM MDT and a double-header Saturday July 10th at 4:05 PM MDT against the RoadRunners.

The Vipers return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium on Thursday July 15th at 7:05 PM MDT to host the Tijuana Big Horn Sheep.

Tickets are currently on sale at the Vipers' office (2255 Crowchild Trail NW), you can also call 403-277-2255, or visit the Calgary Vipers' website: www.calgaryvipers.com.

On Tuesday August 3rd and Wednesday August 4th both days from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM MDT children ages 8-14 can be apart of the Calgary Vipers roster. During the two clinics children will receive instruction from professional coaches and veteran players as they play a live game at Foothills Stadium. Each child signing up will also receive a Vipers hat along with a game ticket. For more information please visit www.absolutebaseballacademy.com.

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