The Weyburn Beavers gave their fans a memorable Fan Appreciation Night in the final home game of the 2025 season, erupting for a 14-7 victory over the Medicine Hat Mavericks on Saturday night at Tom Laing Park. The game featured a dramatic comeback, multiple home runs, and special moments for veterans and newcomers alike.
The Beavers struck first in the opening inning when Trevor Dale hit a sacrifice fly to score Ryan Dauphinee. After Medicine Hat took a 3-1 lead in the top of the fifth, Weyburn’s bats came alive in the sixth. The Beavers put up four runs, highlighted by a two-run double from Weyburn native Eli Hansen in his first home start. Ian Heck and Trevor Dale also scored in the inning.
"That was awesome. I was hyped to start at home and just try to, you know, put good swings on the ball, and it worked," said Hansen, who finished the night 3-for-5 with two RBIs.
The Mavericks answered with four runs in the top of the seventh to take a 7-5 lead. However, the Beavers responded immediately in the bottom half of the frame, tying the game at 7-7 as Brayden Mayencourt and Ian Heck scored on bases-loaded walks.
Weyburn sealed the victory with an explosive seven-run eighth inning. Brayden Mayencourt kick-started the rally with a two-run home run.
"Honestly, obviously it's a special one being the last of the year at home," said Mayencourt, who went 2-for-5 with three RBIs. "We just wanted to bring a great game out tonight and give our best, and I feel like we put that on the table."
Later in the inning, catcher Robert Gurney smashed a three-run homer. Runs from Owen Mayencourt and Hansen capped the inning, cementing the 14-7 final.
The night was significant for several players. It was the last collegiate game at Tom Laing Park for Ian Heck, who started on the mound and threw an astounding 150 pitches over seven innings, striking out nine.
"I told him it's his ball. He's going to tell me when he can't pitch anymore," said head coach Cam Williams. "He's been our guy for the last two years. He's gone out and given us a chance to win pretty well every single time he steps on the mound and goes out and competes harder than anyone I've ever met."
Heck also reached base three times and scored three runs.
The game was also a "dream come true" for the Mayencourt brothers, Brayden and Owen, who played together for the first time due to a four-year age gap. Both had a major impact; Brayden with his go-ahead home run and Owen contributing a double, an RBI, and two runs scored.
"That's an incredible feeling," Brayden said of playing alongside his younger brother.
Logan Kinter picked up the win for the Beavers, pitching two scoreless innings in relief. Tyler Cutler took the loss for Medicine Hat.
While the Beavers celebrated a successful home finale with a post-game awards ceremony, Williams reminded his players that the season isn't over.
"We do still have two games left," Williams noted, looking ahead to road games against Regina and Swift Current. "Regina is a pretty competitive team, and we love winning in their yard. So we'll be ready to go tomorrow for sure."
The game against the Red Sox is Sunday in Regina, before closing out the regular season Monday in Swift Current against the 57s.