Snakes Comeback Falls Short

Published on August 30, 2008 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


A run in the bottom of the ninth inning handed the Calgary Vipers a 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Edmonton Cracker-Cats at Telus Field in Edmonton, Alberta. After falling behind 4-0 early the Vipers were able to tie up the game with a four run seventh inning but never went ahead and eventually lost in the last inning. The Snakes left two go-ahead runs on in scoring position in the pivotal seventh inning and in total stranded nine base runners. With the loss Calgary is now 19-23 in the second half of the season and 45-41 overall.

Edmonton took the lead in the bottom of the first inning when Marcus Nettles singled, Juan Infante reached on an error by shortstop Carlos Duncan, Carlos Arroyo flew out to move both runners into scoring position, and Nettles scored on a Jose Morban run batted in fielder's choice. After Joe Jiannetti walked Infante scored on a Chris Van Rossum RBI fielder's choice for the 2-0 advantage.

The Cracker-Cats doubled their lead an inning later thanks to a two-out rally started by Nettles and Infante base hits, a Arroyo walk, and a Morban two run double for the 4-0 score.

Calgary's bats woke up in the top of the seventh as they plated four runs on five hits to tie the game at 4-4. Drew Miller started with a double, Patrick Arlis notched a RBI single, Travis Drader picked up a base hit, and Jorge Mejia made it four hits in a row with a RBI single. Colin Moro walked to load the bases and Duncan came through with a two run base knock to bring the Snakes even.

In the bottom of the ninth inning Morban led off with a single and Jiannetti followed with a game winning RBI double for the 5-4 victory.

Nate Melek started for the Vipers and went six solid innings while giving up two earned runs and striking out four. Sean Kramer (2-2) took the loss in going two innings and giving up one run while striking out three. Joel Schmal (2-5) recorded the victory in tossing a scoreless top of the ninth frame.

This series and the regular season will conclude Sunday August 31st at 1:35 PM (MDT).

The 2008 North Division Finals start on Tuesday September 2nd at 7:05 PM (MDT) with the Snakes travelling north to take on the Edmonton Cracker-Cats. Game 2 of the playoffs will be Wednesday September 3rd at 7:05 PM (MDT).

Friday September 5th at 7:05 PM (MDT) the Vipers will host Game 3 of the Golden Baseball League's North Division Finals. Games 4 & 5 will also be played at Foothills Stadium on Saturday September 6th at 5:05 PM (MDT) and Sunday September 7th at 1:35 PM (MDT) if necessary.

Tickets can be ordered by calling 277-BALL (2255). All games can be heard live online at www.calgaryvipers.com.

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