Vipers hold on for 8-4 victory
June 10, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Chico Outlaws News Release
Calgary - Dusty Gober (1-1) allowed only two hits in seven dazzling innings and the Calgary Vipers held on for an 8-4 victory over the Chico Outlaws in the opener of a four game series at Foothills Stadium. The loss was the fifth straight for the Outlaws and it was the fourth consecutive win for Calgary.
Calgary blitzed Chico and starter Jonny Bravo (1-0) with eight runs (five earned) in the first four innings. Louie Templeton had a pair of two-run doubles to cap a three run first and a four run fourth for the Vipers. Wilver Perez had three singles, with two RBI and two runs scored.
Dusty Gober was outstanding from the start and did not allow a hit until the fifth. The only earned run he allowed came on a mammoth homerun by Jake Rife, his first of the year. The righty walked two and struck out four.
The southpaw Bravo struggled in his four innings of work, allowing twelve hits and five earned runs. He walked two and struck out five. Dave Roberts pitched very well in relief, striking out three over three shutout innings. Utility infielder Danny Gonzalez pitched the eighth and retired the Vipers in order.
The two teams will be back at it again on Friday night at Foothills Stadium. First pitch is 6:30 p.m. (5:30 Pacific) and the action can be seen and heard on the Outlaws Baseball Network on chicooutlaws.com.
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