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Calgary Vipers vs. Edmonton Cracker-Cats - (RAINED OUT)

May 30, 2008 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Due to rain at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, Alberta tonight's Golden Baseball League game between the Calgary Vipers and the Edmonton Cracker-Cats has been postponed.

The two teams will make up tonight's game on July 2nd at Foothills Stadium with a double header starting at 5:05 PM (MDT).

The Vipers will welcome Chris Reitsma to Foothills Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a double-header against the Edmonton Cracker Cats starting at 5:05 PM (MDT). The ex-major leaguer will throw out the first pitch, sign autographs, and meet with fans. Reitsma, the Calgary native, has pitched in 338 Major League games and has 359 strikeouts. The former Red, Brave, and Mariner will compete for Canada this summer at the Olympics in Beijing. Nate Melek (0-0) and Jordy Alexander (0-1) are expected to start the double dip games on Saturday against Steve Smyth (1-0) and Chris Mowday (0-0). On Sunday afternoon at 1:30 PM (MDT) the five game series will wrap up with Dallas Mahan (0-0) toeing the rubber for the Vipers against Nick Petterson (0-0). Tickets can be ordered by calling 277-BALL (2255). All games can be heard live online at www.calgaryvipers.com.

Two teams never before seen in Calgary will then head in for the next home stand. The St. George Roadrunners with former Chicago White Sox infielder Liu Rodriguez will be here June 11, 12 and 13. Then the defending champion Chico Outlaws hit town. Friday, June 13th it's an afternoon "Skip out of Work" special so fans can watch both the Vipers and then the Stamps exhibition game. On Saturday June 14th it's Ripley's Believe It or Not Day at Foothills Stadium. A full contingent from the famous tourist attraction will be in Calgary to take possession of the 10 bats acquired in the Odom trade and to present the check to the Vipers Children's Charity. On Sunday, June 15th it's the Vipers Father's Day Extravaganza. Hall of Famer Gary Carter will be the Vipers special guest to throw out the first pitch and sign autographs. The Calgary Minor Softball Association will be holding their Opening ceremonies following the game and will be out in full force. The Vipers will be teaming with PharmaChoice Drug Stores and the Calgary Prostate Society to raise awareness for prostate cancer treatments. And the Vipers will be helping to launch the new Warner Brothers movie "Get Smart" with Agent 99 and Maxwell Smart making a special appearance.

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