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Offense Held to Three Hits

July 29, 2009 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


The Calgary Vipers were held to only three hits and were defeated 3-2 by the Tucson Toros at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona. The Vipers gave up all three runs in the first inning and would trail for the rest of the game. With the loss Calgary drops to 37-18 overall and 11-5 in the second half but the two records lead the Golden Baseball League as well as the North Division. The game was delayed approximately an hour and a half due to a power surge at the field which caused a technicality with the field lights.

Dallas Mahan (2-3) picked up the tough-luck loss throwing six quality innings and giving up three runs on six hits while striking out four. Todd Moser was solid out of the bullpen for Calgary tossing two scoreless innings while allowing one hit. Vince Davis (1-2) recorded his first victory going seven innings and allowing only two hits for one run. Reid Price (5) took the save with a three-up, three-down ninth inning.

Tucson opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning as Skip Adams walked, Junior Spivey tripled, Lino Garcia walked, and Jim Rushford knocked in two runs with a double for a 3-0 lead.

Calgary got a run back in the next half inning as Colin Moro walked, Caonabo Cosme singled, Rick Guarno was hit by a pitch to load the bases, and Moro scored when Drew Miller hit into a double-play for a 3-1 game.

The Vipers got within one run at 3-2 in the top of the eighth frame as Fehlandt Lentini doubled, stole third base, and scored on a Nelson Castro sacrifice fly.

This three-game series continues Wednesday July 29th and Thursday July 30th both at 8:00 PM MDT. Calgary will send Hideki Nagasaka (3-0) and Erik Dessau (6-2) to the mound for the two games.

Calgary returns home to Foothills Stadium on Tuesday August 4th at 7:05 PM MDT, Wednesday August 5th at 5:05 PM MDT for a double-header and Thursday August 6th at 7:05 PM MDT against the Tucson Toros for a four-games-in-three-days series. On Thursday it will be the final Dog Days of Summer with dog toys handed out at the front gate while it will also be Grey Eagle Casino night at the park with even more free giveaways.

On Friday August 7th at 7:00 PM MDT the Vipers are hosting their 1st annual Coaches Clinic. If you are a baseball coach this is your chance to be instructed by former major league players; Morgan Burkhart, Boots Day, and Vipers pitching coach Evan Greusel. It's a chance of a lifetime to learn some tricks and trades of the game from those who know it best. Interested coaches can sign up at www.calgaryvipers.com.

On Saturday August 8th and Sunday August 9th at 10:00 AM MDT the Vipers are holding their 1st annual kids camp at Foothills Stadium for ages 9-16. Vipers' players will be on the field to demonstrate and teach hitting, throwing, and fielding techniques. Interested kids can sign up at www.calgaryvipers.com.

Tickets can be purchased over the phone at 403-277-2255 or by stopping in at the Vipers Ticket Office at 2255 Crowchild Trail N.W. All games can be heard live online at www.calgaryvipers.com.

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