Collapse Starts 2nd Half

Published on July 11, 2010 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Giving up three runs in the final half inning the Calgary Vipers were defeated 9-8 by the St. George RoadRunners at Bruce Hurst Field in St. George, Utah. Leading 8-1 the Vipers surrendered eight straight runs including three in the bottom of the seventh inning with the tying and winning runs scoring with Calgary one out away from victory. The loss in the back half of a double-header featuring two seven inning games dropped the Snakes to 0-1 on the second half of the Golden Baseball League season.

Claudio Galva (1-1) took the loss after giving up five hits for three runs in two-thirds of an inning.

At the plate Brent Metheny launched a three-run homer and Julio Ramirez hit a two-run dinger.

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 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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