Lead Lost in Ninth
July 5, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
Giving up two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning the Calgary Vipers (22-16) were defeated by the Strong Warriors of Maui (14-19) 6-5 at Iron Maehara Stadium in Maui, Hawaii. Trailing 4-0 the Vipers rallied to take a 5-4 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning before giving up two runs to lose in walkoff fashion.
This nine-game in eight-day series in Maui to take on the Strong Warriors continues on Tuesday July 5th at 10:35.
The Vipers will return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium in Tuesday July 12th at 6:30 to take on the Edmonton Capitals.
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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