Capitals Bounce Back With Huge Win In Victoria
June 20, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
Victoria, BC - The Edmonton Capitals picked up their first win on their current eleven game road trip Saturday night in Victoria. They shut out the Seals with a convincing 8 - 0 victory to follow up a disappointing loss in the series opener. Caps first basemen Tom Collaro had the big night at the dish batting 4 for 5 with a pair of two-run home runs in the contest. He racked up a total of five RBI and now leads the team with 21 plus he leads the Caps with five home runs this year.
Alexander Francisco and Yosandy Ibanez combined for the four hit shutout. They only walked one batter and struck out five along the way. Edmonton's record improves to 14 - 11 and they move back to within five games of first place Chico in the Golden Baseball League's North Division.
The series will wrap up Sunday in Victoria. The Caps will have stops in Chico, St. George and Calgary to round out the road trip before returning home for a Canada Day tilt against the Calgary Vipers. Make sure your July 1st plans include this 4 for $44 Thursday. It's a terrific night out for the family including 4 reserved grandstand tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 pop for just $44. Plus you'll have a terrific seat to watch the City of Edmonton's fireworks display after the game.
The Edmonton Capitals are Edmonton's first choice for professional baseball and family entertainment. Capitals season seats start at under $9 per game and are still on sale pro-rated to the end of the season. Individual game tickets are available for just $10 every game. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, the TELUS Field Box Office during regular business hours, at (780) 414-GOAL (4625) or online at capsbaseball.ca.
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Golden Baseball League Stories from June 20, 2010
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- Seals Take Another Father's Day Classic - Victoria Seals
- Vipers Sign Former Major Leaguer - Calgary Vipers
- Capitals Bounce Back With Huge Win In Victoria - Edmonton Capitals
- Victoria Seals Fall in Basebrawl - Victoria Seals
- Toros Bat Around in the 4th in 13-6 Blowout - Tucson Toros
- Outlaws Fall 13-6 in Tucson; Give Up Season High 13 Runs - Chico Outlaws
- Four Homers Lead to Sweep - Calgary Vipers
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