Two in a Row for Snakes
July 10, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
Pounding out 16 hits the Calgary Vipers defeated the St. George RoadRunners 13-4 at Bruce Hurst Field in St. George, Utah. For the Vipers back-to-back victories to improve their record to 22-20 with one game remaining on the first half of the Golden Baseball League season.
Mark Michael (1-1) pitched for the victory and threw six and two-third innings while allowing three runs.
On sale now the Calgary Vipers have 2nd Half Season Tickets available. Starting on July 15th the Vipers will play 27 games in Calgary at Foothills Stadium with the last contest being played on August 29th. The 2nd Half home schedule comprises of seven series against seven different teams including the Chico Outlaws, Edmonton Capitals, St. George RoadRunners, Tijuana Big Horn Sheep, Tucson Toros, Victoria Seals, and Yuma Scorpions. With the Vipers unsuccessful in winning the first half of the G.B.L. season the second half has become crucial in order to secure a 2010 postseason appearance. Packages are $360 for lower bowl seats, $240 for upper bowl seats and both include five complimentary playoff tickets.
The Vipers are on a seven day road trip which will see them play six games concluding in St. George, Utah with a double-header Saturday July 10th at 4:05 PM MDT against the RoadRunners.
The Vipers return home to Calgary and Foothills Stadium on Thursday July 15th at 7:05 PM MDT to host the Tijuana Big Horn Sheep.
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.
On Tuesday August 3rd and Wednesday August 4th both days from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM MDT children ages 8-14 can be apart of the Calgary Vipers roster. During the two clinics children will receive instruction from professional coaches and veteran players as they play a live game at Foothills Stadium. Each child signing up will also receive a Vipers hat along with a game ticket. For more information please visit www.absolutebaseballacademy.com.
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Golden Baseball League Stories from July 10, 2010
- Caps Finish First Half With 12th Consecutive Win - Edmonton Capitals
- Ayala's Four Perfect Innings Hold Narrow Lead - Orange County Flyers
- First Half Ends on Winning Streak - Calgary Vipers
- Victoria Seals Rally on the Valley Isle - Victoria Seals
- Outlaws Go Extras For Third Time This Week; Sting Scorpions 9-5 - Chico Outlaws
- Little Comes Up Big In 11th Straight Win - Edmonton Capitals
- Tucson Loses To Orange County 4-1 - Tucson Toros
- Two in a Row for Snakes - Calgary Vipers
- Flyers topple Tucson; Paint the Park Pink Night & free parking on Saturday - Orange County Flyers
- Flyers Ride Altman's Arm To Win - Orange County Flyers
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