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Melek leads Vipers to 2-1 win

June 12, 2008 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Nate Melek tossed an absolute gem for the Calgary Vipers 2-1 victory over the St. George RoadRunners at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. In the back half of the double-header Melek picked up the complete game victory allowing only two hits and one run while striking out two as well. The right-hander from Minnesota needed only 68 pitches for his first win of the season and to hand Calgary both halves of the double-header. After tying the game in the bottom of the third the Snakes plated the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth. The Vipers are now 11-5 and remain in first place in the GBL's North Division.

St. George scored the first run of the game in the top of the third inning with a double from Greg Lemon, single by Trevor Dimick, and a RBI fielder's choice groundout off the bat of Ryan Stevenson.

Right back came the Vipers to tie the game in the bottom of the inning when Jorge Tang walked, stole second and third base and when the throw to third got away Tang broke for home plate and was interfered with by pitcher Justin Abbott in a huge hockey-like collision. Tang had to leave the game but not before scoring on the runner's interference.

The Vipers took the lead in the bottom of the ninth thanks to a double from Felix Jose and a two-out RBI double from Drew Miller for the 2-1 lead.

Melek (1-1) improved his record to even while Abbott (2-1) recorded his first defeat of the season.

The final game of this three game series will be made up in St. George, Utah when these teams meet July 7th to 9th.

The defending champion Chico Outlaws hit town Friday, June 13th for an afternoon "Skip out of Work" special so fans can watch both the Vipers at 2:35 PM (MDT) with Evan Greusel (3-0) starting and then the Stamps exhibition game. On Saturday June 14th at 5:05 PM (MDT) it's Ripley's Believe It or Not Day at Foothills Stadium with Jordy Alexander (2-1) pitching. A full contingent from the famous tourist attraction will be in Calgary to take possession of the 10 bats acquired in the Odom trade and to present the check to the Vipers Children's Charity. On Sunday, June 15th at 1:35 PM (MDT) it's the Vipers Father's Day Extravaganza with Reggie Rivard (0-0) getting the ball. Hall of Famer Gary Carter will be the Vipers special guest to throw out the first pitch and sign autographs. The Calgary Minor Softball Association will be holding their Opening ceremonies following the game and will be out in full force. The Vipers will be teaming with PharmaChoice Drug Stores and the Calgary Prostate Society to raise awareness for prostate cancer treatments. And the Vipers will be helping to launch the new Warner Brothers movie "Get Smart" with Agent 99 and Maxwell Smart making a special appearance. Tickets can be ordered by calling 277-BALL (2255). All games can be heard live online at www.calgaryvipers.com.



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