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Five Run Lead Erased

August 22, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Leading 5-0 after one inning the Calgary Vipers eventually dropped a 7-6 contest in 13 innings to the Edmonton Capitals before 1655 fans at Telus Field in Edmonton, Alberta in the first half of a double-header featuring two seven-inning games. Giving up three runs in both the third and fifth innings the Vipers needed a home run in the seventh frame to force extra innings. With the loss the Snakes fall to 21-11 on the second half for a two and a half games lead in the North Division. With their fourth straight defeat Calgary's overall record drops to 44-31 on the Golden Baseball League season. Calgary played as the home team to make up for a July 26th postponed game at Foothills Stadium and used 21 of their 25 players including ten pitchers.

Brant Stickel (0-1) took the loss after giving up an unearned run in the 13th inning while eight other pitchers out of the bullpen combined to throw seven and two-third innings without giving up a run and giving up only four hits while striking out 11.

Calgary jumped out to a big early lead in the first when Jonny Kaplan reached on a throwing error, with two outs Julio Ramirez and Drew Miller were hit by pitches, Luis Taveras lined a bases clearing three-run double, and Jorge Mejia launched a two run shot for his fourth home run of the year and a 5-0 advantage.

Edmonton trimmed the lead down to 5-3 in the third inning as Enrique Cruz walked, Tom Collaro hit a two-run big fly, Larry Bigbie walked, and Matt Rogelstad collected a run batted in double.

The Capitals completed the comeback and took a 6-5 lead in the fifth frame when Mike Rose singled, Rogelstad walked, Alex Prieto doubled for two RBI, and Steve Brown collected a RBI base knock.

Leading off the bottom of the seventh Kaplan hit his seventh home run of the season for the Vipers to tie the game at 6-6 and force extra innings.

Edmonton retook the lead in the 13th inning as Kevin House and Rose walked, a double-play advanced House to third base where he scored on a fielding error with two outs for a 7-6 score.

This six-game series in Edmonton against the Capitals continues with Game 2 of the twin-bill on Sunday August 22nd at 7:00 PM MDT followed by the series conclusion on Monday August 23rd at 7:00 PM MDT.

The Snakes return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium on Thursday August 26th at 7:05 PM MDT against the Victoria Seals for Chick Wagon Night, Friday August 27th at 7:05 PM MDT for Small Town Spirit Night, Saturday August 28th at 5:05 PM MDT for Winnipeg Night, and Sunday August 29th at 1:35 PM MDT for Fan Appreciation Day.

Tickets are on sale at the Vipers' office (2255 Crowchild Trail NW), by calling 403-277-2255, or by visiting the Calgary Vipers' website: www.calgaryvipers.com.

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