Shutout Sends Streak to Five

Published on May 31, 2010 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


The Calgary Vipers used three pitchers to shutout the Strong Warriors of Maui 4-0 in the first half of a double-header at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. With the victory the Snakes have now won five straight games and improve to 6-2 on the Golden Baseball League season. Jay Broughton (2-0) got the start and threw five and a third innings scoreless while giving up only three hits and striking out three for the win. Daniel Chaffardet struck out one in his one-third of an inning and Brian Oliver (1) recorded the save by leaving two runners in scoring position in the sixth inning and posting a one-two-three seventh inning including two strikeouts.

At the plate Calgary was led by a trio of players including Drew Miller, Guillermo Reyes, and Luis Taveras. Miller went three-for-three with two runs batted in, Reyes was three-for-four and played excellent defensively while Taveras was two-for-three with a run scored and batted in.

In the top of the first inning Maui loaded the bases but with one out shortstop Reyes made a diving catch to avoid any runs to score.

Calgary took advantage of the great defensive play in the bottom of the frame as Jorge Mejia was hit by a pitch, Matt Edgecombe singled, Julio Ramirez walked to load the bases, and Miller drove in two runs with a base hit for a 2-0 lead.

A run was added by the Vipers in the third as Ramirez and Miller singled followed by a two-out run batted in base hit from Taveras for a 3-0 advantage.

Another run was added in the sixth inning as Taveras singled, Brian Oliver sacrificed him to second base, and Reyes scored him with a RBI double for a 4-0 score.

Game 2 of this double-header will start in 30 minutes and will feature two lefties as the Vipers' Joe Sergent (1-0) takes on Maui's Donald Brandt (1-0).

Calgary follows by welcoming former Viper and 2009 Golden Baseball League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Sergio Pedroza and the Orange County Flyers for a five game series starting on Wednesday June 2nd with an Afternoon at the Park matinee at 1:35 PM MDT. Thursday June 3rd and Friday June 4th at 7:05 PM MDT the Vipers will host the NEW Opening Day with Magnet Schedule Giveaway. On Saturday June 5th at 5:05 PM MDT it will be Repack the Park where the 2009 Championship Rings and Banner will be presented. Finally on Sunday June 6th at 1:35 PM MDT it will be Schedule Poster Giveaway.

Tickets are currently on sale at the Vipers' office (2255 Crowchild Trail NW), you can also call 403-277-2255 or visit the Calgary Vipers' website: www.calgaryvipers.com.

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