Van Slyke Shuts Down Snakes

Published on August 1, 2008 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


The Calgary Vipers managed ten hits but only two runs as they lost 5-2 to the Edmonton Cracker-Cats at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. Eric Van Slyke notched a complete game victory for the Cracker-Cats allowing only one earned run while striking out seven and walking just one. The Vipers scattered their hits throughout the game and ended up leaving seven runners on base with four of those being in scoring position. Former Viper Jose Morban continued to crush his old squad going two-for-four with three runs batted in. With the loss the Snakes are now 10-7 in the second half and a half game behind Edmonton for first place in the Golden Baseball League's North Division.

Marcus Nettles led off the game with a walk and following a Ruddy Yan single moving him to third base he scored on a Carlos Arroyo run batted in groundout for the 1-0 Edmonton lead.

The Cracker-Cats added to their lead in the top of the fourth inning with a Joe Jiannetti walk and a Morban two run homerun for the 3-0 advantage.

Calgary got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the inning with a leadoff double from Felix Jose, Nelson Castro base hit, and Travis Drader RBI infield single for the 3-1 score.

That run was grabbed back in the top of the fifth frame with a Jon Pasieka single and back-to-back two outs base knocks by Yan and Arroyo for the 4-1 lead.

The scoring continued in the bottom of the inning as the Vipers scratched across a run thanks to a Darryl Brinkley single, stolen base of second, passed ball to advance him to third, and a Jorge Mejia RBI groundout to cut the lead back down to two runs at 4-2.

Edmonton regained their three run lead in the top of the eighth inning with another Jiannetti walk and a RBI triple by Morban for the 5-2 score.

Joe Sergent (2-2) recorded his second consecutive loss in tossing seven innings and giving up four runs.

Saturday August 2nd the Vipers and Calgary Stampeders are teaming up for a baseball-football doubleheader. The baseball game begins at 2:30 PM (MDT) with Dane Renkert (0-1) taking to the mound and starting at 4.00 PM (MDT) football fans will receive free admission by presenting their Stamps-Riders ticket. Vipers fans will be allowed to park free on Vipers property if they chose to move their vehicles from the McMahon Stadium lot starting at 4:00 PM (MDT). Sunday August 3rd the three game series concludes at 1:35 PM (MDT) with Dallas Mahan (3-1) toeing the rubber.

After an off day the Snakes welcome the Long Beach Armada to Foothills Stadium for a three game series Tuesday August 5th, Wednesday August 6th, and Thursday August 7th with all games starting at 7:05 PM (MDT).

Friday August 8th at 7:05 PM (MDT) it is Foam Finger Giveaway night at the ballpark as Calgary takes on the Yuma Scorpions. Saturday August 9th at 5:05 PM (MDT) the teams will play a double-header and Sunday August 10th at 1:35 PM (MDT) the four game series and home stand concludes.

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

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