Vipers' Ace Returns
April 20, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
The Calgary Vipers have re-signed starting pitcher Dusty Gober for the upcoming 2011 North American League season. Last year the right-hander tied the Vipers' franchise record for wins in a season with ten while also tying for starts in one year at 19. The Long Beach, California resident led the league in starts, threw the second most innings pitched (116.2), finished third in wins, and fifth in strikeouts (88). Overall the 29-year-old posted a 10-1 record in his first year with the Snakes. Overall Gober enters his fifth professional season after three years in Long Beach with a 25-10 mark. Back in 2007 Dusty was named Golden Baseball League Rookie Pitcher of the Year.
Spring Training for the team will be held at the preseason home of the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona at Scottsdale Stadium starting on Saturday May 14th.
Calgary starts the 2011 regular season on the road in Yuma, Arizona on Tuesday May 24th with a double-header against Jose Canseco and the Scorpions.
The Vipers return to Calgary and Foothills Stadium for their home opener on Thursday May 26th at 6:30 PM MDT against their Alberta rivals, the Edmonton Capitals.
Season tickets, flex packs, mini packs, and individual game tickets are available for the 48 game Calgary Vipers' home schedule at Foothills Stadium (2255 Crowchild Trail Northwest, 403-277-2255, www.calgaryvipers.com).
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