SNAKES DROP SECOND GAME
One game after scoring 14 runs the Calgary Vipers only managed one-seventh that many in a 5-2 loss to the Orange County Flyers in the back end of a double-header at Goodwin Field in Fullerton, California. The loss not only spilt the twin bill but also the first ever series between the two teams. Calgary's record is now 10-6 in the second half of the season and they are a half game ahead of the Edmonton Cracker-Cats for first place in the Golden Baseball League's North Division.
Calgary jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning but would only score one more run in the final six innings.
In the bottom of the second inning the Flyers picked up runs batted in from Marcus Crockett and Travon Jackson to go ahead for good at 2-1.
Two more runs were added an inning later with a Patrick Breen solo homerun and a Josh Arhart RBI single for the 4-1 advantage.
The two teams traded off lone runs in the top of the fourth and bottom of the fifth innings to complete the scoring at 5-2.
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.
