OFFENCE STALLS IN SERIES DEFEAT
The Calgary Vipers lost the rubber match of a three game series to the Schaumburg Flyers by a score of 5-2 at Alexian Field in Schaumburg, Illinois. The Vipers managed only four hits on the evening after collecting just five the night before in losing both games. The offence as a team also struck out a season high 14 times. Jimmy Hurst continued to be a thorn in the Snakes side with four runs batted in on the game.
Schaumburg scored right away in the bottom of the first with a Anthony Monegan walk, Mike Rohde single, and Hurst RBI base knock.
The lead changed hands in the next half inning with a Kyle Nichols single, Nelson Castro double, and Shaun Ashman walk to load the bases. Jorge Tang tied the game with a RBI fielder's choice and after a Manabu Kuramochi base on balls, Drew Miller also walked for a run batted in and the 2-1 lead.
In the fifth inning the Flyers retook the lead. Bryce Morrison walked, Alex Derhak singled, and Rohde was hit by a pitch to load the bases. With two outs Hurst cleared the bases with a three run double for the 4-2 score.
An insurance run was added in the bottom of the eighth inning on a Pat O'Sullivan solo homerun for the three run 5-2 lead.
The Vipers now return home Friday August 17th for a Sneak Out of Work Special at 2:35 PM (MDT) against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Saturday August 18th at 5:05 PM (MDT) it's the Cardel Night Under the Stars with almost 200 youth at risk camping out under the stars in the outfield and watching movies on the ViperVision after the ballgame. On the morning of Sunday August 19th the kids will have a pancake breakfast, mini-training camp and watch the Vipers game at 1:35 PM (MDT). Tickets can be ordered by calling 277-BALL (2255). The games can be heard live online at
am770chqr.com.
The Vipers are already selling playoff tickets. The Northern League North Division Final opens in Calgary on Tuesday, Sept. 4 and Wednesday, Sept. 5. And the Vipers are also offering free parking for the Labour Day Classic between the Stampeders and Eskimos for any football fan who buys a Vipers playoff ticket.
