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Michael Masterful in Game 1

July 10, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Allowing only two hits the Calgary Vipers (25-18) defeated the Strong Warriors of Maui (16-22) 3-0 at Iron Maehara Stadium in Maui, Hawaii in the first game of a double-header featuring two seven inning contests. Getting the start Mark Michael (3-2) tossed six innings while not allowing a run on only two hits and one walk while striking out six. Claudio Galva (12) recorded the save with a perfect final inning including a strikeout. With the win the Vipers move to a game and a half back in third place in the North Division.

At the plate the Vipers scored in the top of the first inning for a 1-0 lead as Jonny Kaplan walked, Wilver Perez singled, and Kaplan scored when a double-play was hit into.

Two insurance runs were added in the seventh frame when Louie Templeton walked, Bryan Burke doubled, and Kevin Price singled for a 3-0 advantage.

Nick Renault (0-1) took the loss after allowing one run in six innings.

Game 2 of this twin bill goes at 8:30.

This series in Maui to take on the Strong Warriors continues on Friday July 8th at 10:35 PM.

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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