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Vipers and RoadRunners Rained Out

June 11, 2008 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


Due to unplayable field conditions at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, Alberta Wednesday night's Golden Baseball League double-header between the Calgary Vipers and the St. George RoadRunners has been postponed.

The two teams will play a double-header Thursday June 12th starting at 6:05 PM (MDT) with Vipers' Dallas Mahan (2-1) toeing the rubber against Billy Simon (1-2). In the back half of the twin-bill Calgary sends Nate Melek (0-1) to the mound against Justin Abbott (2-0).

The final game of this three game series will be made up in St. George, Utah when these teams meet July 7th to 9th.

The defending champion Chico Outlaws hit town Friday, June 13th for an afternoon "Skip out of Work" special so fans can watch both the Vipers at 2:35 PM (MDT) with Evan Greusel (3-0) starting and then the Stamps exhibition game. On Saturday June 14th at 5:05 PM (MDT) it's Ripley's Believe It or Not Day at Foothills Stadium with Jordy Alexander (2-1) pitching. A full contingent from the famous tourist attraction will be in Calgary to take possession of the 10 bats acquired in the Odom trade and to present the check to the Vipers Children's Charity. On Sunday, June 15th at 1:35 PM (MDT) it's the Vipers Father's Day Extravaganza with Nate Melek (0-1) getting the ball. Hall of Famer Gary Carter will be the Vipers special guest to throw out the first pitch and sign autographs. The Calgary Minor Softball Association will be holding their Opening ceremonies following the game and will be out in full force. The Vipers will be teaming with PharmaChoice Drug Stores and the Calgary Prostate Society to raise awareness for prostate cancer treatments. And the Vipers will be helping to launch the new Warner Brothers movie "Get Smart" with Agent 99 and Maxwell Smart making a special appearance. Tickets can be ordered by calling 277-BALL (2255). All games can be heard live online at www.calgaryvipers.com.

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