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Five-Run First Enough for Vipers

July 17, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Scoring five runs in the top of the first inning was all the Calgary Vipers (31-21) needed as they defeated the Edmonton Capitals (28-22) 9-4 before 2299 fans at Telus Field in Edmonton, Alberta. Up 5-0 Calgary gave up two runs in the bottom of the first and third innings before once again pulling away with two tallies in each of the fourth and fifth frames. Overall Calgary collected ten hits to go along with 11 free passes patiently earned at the plate. At the plate Chad Ehrnsberger led the way with three hits including two doubles for four runs batted in. With the win the Vipers sweep the three-game series and increase their first place lead in the North Division to two games.

"I'm very happy with how again we came out hot and we got a great effort from both our pitching and our offense throughout the series," said Manager Morgan Burkhart.

Dusty Gober (5-2) got the start and lasted six innings while only giving up three hits for four runs while out of the bullpen Dan Morari, Mike Burns, and Chris Bodishbaugh all tossed scoreless innings with one strikeout each. Daryl Arreola (3-3) took the loss after giving up seven runs on nine hits in three and two-third innings.

Calgary jumped onto the scoreboard in the top of the first inning when Jonny Kaplan walked, Wilver Perez was hit by a pitch, C.J. Ziegler collected a run batted in single, with two outs Ehrnsberger doubled home two, Justin Tellam doubled in one, and Bryan Burke singled in another tally for a 5-0 advantage.

Edmonton also scored in the first as Matt Rogelstad singled, Todd Linden was hit by a pitch, Brent Metheny doubled home both for a 5-2 score, and with two outs and two on Kaplan robbed the Capitals of at least two runs with a diving catch in left-center field.

The Capitals got closer in the third frame when with two outs Enrique Cruz walked and Carlos Duncan hit a two-run homer for a 5-4 game.

The Vipers answered in the fourth inning as with two outs Ziegler and Drew Miller singled followed by another two-run double from Ehrnsberger for a 7-4 lead.

Calgary went back up by five at 9-4 in the fifth when Burke singled, Dusty Gober and Perez walked to load the bases, Jimmy Rohan was hit by a pitch for a RBI, and Miller collected a RBI walk.

The Vipers now return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium on Monday July 18th at 6:30 for a make-up game against the Edmonton Capitals where it will also be Staples Student School Supply Drive Night and anyone bringing in school supplies to donate will get into the game for FREE. The two teams also play on Toonie Tuesday July 19th at 6:30, Weiner Wednesday July 20th at 6:30 for $5.00 Student Night, Thursday July 21st at 6:30 for Real Estate Night where Dan the One Man Band will be performing, and Friday July 22nd at 6:30.

The Calgary Vipers will be hosting three Women's Pro Fastpitch games between the USAA Pride and the Tennessee Diamonds August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 6:30 at Foothills Stadium. Tickets are $16 for the Lower Bowl and $12 for the Upper Bowl. Three game packages are also available for $45 and $33. In addition there will be two skill clinics August 2nd and 4th from 10am - 12pm. Cost is $99 for a Clinic and Lunch or $120 for the Clinic, Lunch and two Lower Bowl tickets. There will also be a Lunch Banquet August 3rd including an autograph session with both teams and a lower bowl ticket to the August 3rd game for $49.95 with keynote speaker Cheri Kempf, the Commissioner of the NPF and an ESPN analyst.

Flex packs, mini packs, and individual game tickets are available at 2255 Crowchild Trail Northwest or www.calgaryvipers.com.

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