Calgary Vipers vs. St. George RoadRunners Rained Out

June 10, 2008 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Due to unplayable field conditions at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, Alberta Tuesday night's Golden Baseball League game between the Calgary Vipers and the St. George RoadRunners has been postponed.

The two teams will make up the game Wednesday June 11th starting at 6:05 PM (MDT) as part of a double-header. In Game 1 the Snakes' Nate Melek (0-1) will start against Billy Simon (1-2). 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game the two teams will play the back half of the twin-bill with Reggie Rivard (0-0) starting against Justin Abbott (2-0).

This series concludes Thursday June 12th starting at 7:05 PM (MDT). Calgary's Dallas Mahan (2-1) toes the rubber against Devin Collis (2-0).

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 at 2:35 PM (MDT) with Evan Greusel (3-0) starting and then the Stamps exhibition game. On Saturday June 14th at 5:05 PM (MDT) it's Ripley's Believe It or Not Day at Foothills Stadium with Jordy Alexander (2-1) pitching. 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 at 1:35 PM (MDT) it's the Vipers Father's Day Extravaganza with Nate Melek (0-1) getting the ball. 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. Tickets can be ordered by calling 277-BALL (2255). All games can be heard live online at www.calgaryvipers.com.



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