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Michael Allows Two Hits in Game 2

July 27, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Led by starting pitcher Mark Michael the Calgary Vipers (36-23) defeated the Lake County Fielders (27-26) 4-1 in the second game of a double-header featuring two seven inning games at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. Michael (6-2) was great in going five and a third innings while allowing only two hits for one run and striking out six batters. Offensively Calgary scored single runs in the third through the sixth innings and it was both Michael's and the team's fourth consecutive victory. With the sweep of the double-header and the three game series the Vipers increase their lead in the North Division to three games.

Out of the bullpen Chris Bodishbaugh closed on the sixth inning with two-thirds of an inning while Claudio Galva (14) recorded the save with a scoreless final inning including two punchouts.

At the plate Jeff Giacomini led the way with two hits and a run batted in.

Calgary opened the scoring in the bottom of the third inning when Jonny Kaplan walked, Wilver Perez singled, and Jimmy Rohan collected a sacrifice fly for a 1-0 advantage.

The Vipers doubled their lead to 2-0 in the fourth as Chad Ehrnsberger, Drew Miller, and Jeff Giacomini all singled for the one run.

Another run was added in the fifth frame by Calgary for a 3-0 advantage when Rohan singled, advanced to third base on a fielding error, and scored on a wild pitch.

Lake County got a run back in the sixth inning for a 3-1 score as Mark Samuelson was hit by a pitch, Franklyn Lopez singled, and Chris Brown collected a sacrifice fly on the defensive play of the game with a full speed sliding catch by Miller in left field.

In the bottom of the sixth the Vipers added another single for a 4-1 lead when Bryan Burke walked, stole second base, Perez was hit by a pitch, and Burke scored after a hard takeout slide at second base caused a throwing error.

Calgary now welcomes the Chico Outlaws on Thursday July 28th at 6:30 for Ladies Night and "Paint the Park Pink" benefiting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The Vipers will be wearing special edition pink jerseys, which will be auctioned off throughout the game, with proceeds going towards the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. There will be prizes for the best dressed fan and select pink merchandise will also be on sale.

On Friday July 29th at 6:30 it will be Christmas in July Night with Food Bank Donations being accepted, Dave the Horn Guy will perform on Saturday July 30th at 5:05, and on Sunday July 31st at 1:35 it will be 9-Inning Giveaway Day.

The Calgary Vipers will be hosting three Women's Pro Fastpitch games between the USSSA Florida Pride and the NPF 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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