A steady drizzle turned into pouring rain in the second inning, resulting in the contest being postponed with Moose Jaw holding a 2-1 lead heading into the third.
The contest will be resumed on Aug. 2 when the two teams are back at Currie Field for the second game in a home-and-home set. Thursday’s contest will be completed, after which the two teams will play seven innings in the second game.
The Miller Express are currently 22-21 and in fourth place in the Eastern Division.
Next home action for the Express is tonight as they take on the Swift Current 57’s. Game time is 7 p.m. at Ross Wells Park.
Extra innings… the Moose Jaw Miller Express are looking to set an attendance record at Ross Wells Park with their upcoming Pack the Park Night on Saturday, Aug. 3… the current attendance record is around 670, with their most recent game drawing 347 and 6,601 total for their 19 home dates so far this season… Okotoks leads the WCBL with an average of 3,815 fans per game… Pack the Park Night will feature a host of special draws, prize giveaways and drink specials throughout the evening… the contest could have playoff implications, as the Express take on Weyburn, who are battling for first place in the Division… tickets are available at Ultimate Fan Zone, at the ball park before the game or by contacting Cory Olafson (306-631-8893) or Darryl Pisio (306-630-8108).
