Gober & Kaplan Lead Way
August 8, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
Behind excellent efforts from Dusty Gober and Jonny Kaplan the Calgary Vipers defeated the Chico Outlaws 5-1 at Nettleton Stadium in Chico, California. Calgary's starting pitcher Gober (7-1) was great throwing seven and two-third innings and allowing only one run and one walk while striking out seven. Kaplan meanwhile led the charge at the plate going three-for-five with two home runs and three runs batted in and scored. With the win the Vipers improve to 12-6 in the second half and remain in first place in the North Division. Overall the Snakes are now 35-26 on the Golden Baseball League season.
Claudio Galva (14) recorded the save by recorded the final two outs of the game with the tying run in the on-deck circle.
The Snakes conclude this three-game series on Sunday August 8th at 8:05 PM MDT in Chico against the first-half champion Outlaws.
The Vipers return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium on Tuesday August 10th at 7:05 PM MDT to host the Tucson Toros. Calgary will play a double-header on Wednesday August 11th at 5:05 PM and wrap up a five-game series with Tucson on Thursday August 12th and Friday August 13th at 7:05 PM MDT. The St. George RoadRunners will visit Calgary for a four game series on Saturday August 14th at 5:05 PM, Sunday August 15th at 12:35 PM MDT, and Monday August 16th and Tuesday August 17th at 7:05 PM MDT.
Tickets are 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.
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Golden Baseball League Stories from August 8, 2010
- Victoria Seals Double up the Toros - Victoria Seals
- Caps Lose Another Close One - Edmonton Capitals
- Outlaws Fall 5-1 To Calgary; Vipers' Gober Brilliant Getting The Win - Chico Outlaws
- Gober & Kaplan Lead Way - Calgary Vipers
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