Vipers' Burkhart & Miller All-Stars

Published on July 7, 2010 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release


The Calgary Vipers' Manger Morgan Burkhart along with outfielder Drew Miller will represent the Golden Baseball League at the upcoming International Minor League All-Star Game. For the first time ever the G.B.L. will take on the Independent Northern League at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday July 14th at 8:00 PM MDT.

For a second straight season Burkhart will manage an All-Star squad after representing the North Division in the G.B.L. All-Star game last year. The St. Louis, Missouri native is in his second season as Vipers' manager after two years as the hitting coach. In his first season at the helm the former Boston Red Sox won the G.B.L. Championship along with Manager of the Year honours.

Miller will appear in his fourth straight All-Star game including the last two seasons in the G.B.L. along with one year back in 2007 in the Northern League. This season the Medicine Hat, Alberta native has a .331 batting average, nine home runs, and 40 runs batted in playing in 39 games. The six-year Viper is third in the league for home runs and fifth in RBI while leading the Snakes in both categories.

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 continuing in Orange County on Wednesday July 7th and Thursday July 8th with both games starting at 8:05 PM MDT against the Flyers. Calgary concludes the road swing on Friday July 9th at 7:05 PM MDT and a double-header Saturday July 10th at 4:05 PM MDT against the St. George 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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