Snakes Smoked Early

Published on August 16, 2008 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


The Calgary Vipers gave up 11 runs in the first two innings en route to being smashed 12-7 by the Orange County Flyers at Goodwin Field in Fullerton, California. After falling behind 12-0 after three innings Calgary scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to make the score respectable. With the defeat the Vipers have now lost four straight games and sees their second half record slide to 14-16.

The Flyers jumped all over the scoreboard in the bottom of the first inning with a Mark Okano walk, Jeff Van Houten single, Patrick Breen run batted in base hit, and Jeff LaRue three run long ball for the 4-0 advantage.

Orange County put up another huge inning in the bottom of the second with seven more runs for a 11-0 lead. David Keesee and Travon Jackson picked up base hits and Okano knocked both home with a double to start the scoring. Van Houten followed with a RBI single, Jermy Acey plated a run with a double, Breen walked, LaRue doubled in another, Josh Arhart cashed a run with a sacrifice fly, and Keesee capped off the inning with a RBI base hit.

Acey hit a solo homerun in the bottom of the third to put the Flyers up 12-0.

In the top of the sixth inning Felix Jose hit his 15th homerun of the season and following a Carlos Duncan single, Jorge Mejia gave the Snakes a second run with a RBI double for the 12-2 score.

Calgary made the game interesting in the top of the eighth as Colin Moro walked, Kevin Price singled, Jose brought home a run with a base hit, and Duncan smashed a three run shot for his seventh homerun of the season. One more run was scored for the 12-7 game with a Mejia double and Jorge Tang RBI single to cap the five run frame.

Two positives for the Vipers were Jeff Groeger and Reggie Rivard out of the bullpen as Groeger tossed four and two third innings allowing one run while Rivard threw two shutout frames.

The win went to Matt Durkin (1-2) while Dallas Mahan (4-3) took the loss and had to leave the game with an injury in the second inning. Dane De La Rosa (13) recorded the save as he came into the game in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded and did not allow a run.

The Snakes finish off this road trip Saturday August 16th with a double-header starting at 6:05 PM (MDT) to conclude the series against the Flyers.

Calgary returns home Monday August 18th at 7:05 PM (MDT) to open up a nine game home stand against Hall of Famer Gary Carter and his first half South Division Champion Orange County Flyers.

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

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