SNAKES WIN STREAK SNAPPED

The Calgary Vipers snapped a franchise record seven game winning streak with a 3-1 loss to the Long Beach Armada at Blair Field in Long Beach, California. The Vipers were shutdown by Long Beach starter Ryan Claypool who went seven innings and gave up only one run. Calgary's record is now 8-3 in the second half of the season as they remained tied with the Edmonton Cracker-Cats for first place in the North Division.

In the bottom of the fourth inning Chris Klemm smacked a solo home run to give Long Beach the 1-0 lead.

In the next half inning Calgary tied the game on a Travis Drader walk, Darryl Brinkley single, Jorge Mejia ground out to move the runners into scoring position, and a wild pitch to make the score 1-1.

The Armada reclaimed the lead in the bottom of the sixth when Mike Glomb walked, reached second base on a Cleatus Davidson sacrifice bunt, and scored on a Steve Moss run batted in double. Another run scored when Klemm plated Moss with RBI single for the 3-1 advantage.

Calgary starter Nate Melek (4-3) took the loss and snapped a two game winning streak. Sean Kramer was impressive out of the bullpen going two innings without giving up a run, allowing only one hit, and striking out four.

This series concludes Sunday, July 27th at 6:05 PM (MDT) with Joe Sergent (2-0) getting the ball.

Calgary will then play in a matchup of the two first half champions when they take on the Orange County Flyers Monday, July 28th at 6:05 PM (MDT) for a double-header. Wednesday, July 30th the two teams will play another double-header starting at 6:05 PM (MDT) to conclude the four game series.

The Vipers have a big weekend planned against their arch-rival Edmonton Cracker-Cats when they return to Foothills Stadium on August, 1st at 7:05 PM (MDT). Friday night will be Vipers Key Chain Giveway Night with the first 1500 fans receiving that gift. Saturday the Vipers and Calgary Stampeders are teaming up for a baseball-football doubleheader. The baseball game begins at 2:30 PM (MDT) 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).

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