Caps Make It Two Straight Over Vipers
Published on June 5, 2011 under North American League (NAmL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Capitals pitcher Rory Shortell got about one hour's notice that he was the starter for Saturday's game against the Calgary Vipers, but it certainly didn't faze the right-hander as he was outstanding in a 7-3 victory.
Alexander Francisco was the scheduled starting pitcher for the Caps, but after he fell ill about an hour before game time, Shortell got the call and made the most of it. The Portland, Oregon native tossed eight innings and gave up just one earned run on three hits while striking out seven Vipers to lead the Caps to their fifth win of the season in seven games.
"I definitely wasn't expecting to start tonight, but it actually helped me out a lot because I didn't have a long time to think about it and over-analyze," Shortell said. "The team put up some runs early, which made it a lot easier to challenge hitters. It's great for us to start the season 5-2."
Providing a big chunk of the offensive support for Shortell's solid outing was right fielder and clean-up hitter Tom Collaro, who went 3-for-4 with a single, a double and a home run to go along with two runs scored and a pair of RBI.
Shortstop Enrique Cruz also knocked one out of the park and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored. Third baseman Matt Rogelstad, second baseman Alex Chavez and first baseman Brent Metheny each also had two hits in the game.
Saturday's game featured the first Saturday Night Movie of the season presented by 96.3 Capital FM and Herbers Autobody and Repair, as fans were invited to cozy up in centre field after the game and watch "For Love Of The Game" starring Kevin Costner on the inflatable big screen.
The Caps (5-2) and Vipers (3-6) close out their six-game series at TELUS Field with an afternoon game on Sunday starting at 2 p.m. It's the first Dental Choice Family Pack Sunday of the season, presented by 630 CHED, as fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four Pepsi products for just $52.
The Capitals are the city's most affordable entertainment option in the summer featuring Edmonton's largest patio! Season seats start at less than $9 per seat. Individual game tickets start at $10 in advance and can be purchased at the Capitals Box Office (10233 - 96 Ave) during regular business hours Monday through Friday, at any Ticketmaster location, online at capsbaseball.ca or via phone at 780-414-GOAL (4625).
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