Weyburn Beavers

The Weyburn Beavers split their games on the weekend, picking up a win over the rival Regina Red Sox Saturday afternoon, before dropping a game against the Moose Jaw Miller Express Sunday. 

Friday night, the Weyburn Beavers hosted their annual Sports Dinner, in person for the first time since the pandemic, at the Weyburn Curling Rink. The crowd came out to hear from legendary Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. 

Gibbons told stories from his time as a player, starting with his draft year in 1980, to winning the World Series with the New York Mets in 1986. Those in attendance found out about his reaction to The Bat Flip (spoiler: he didn't actually see it), as well as who he thought some of the most talented players he has ever coached were. 

The Weyburn Beavers rallied in the ninth inning, loading the bases with no outs in their game against the Medicine Hat Mavericks while down by four. However, strong pitching from Dylan Weaver, who was credited with the save, would hold off Weyburn, giving the Mavericks a 6-4 win. 

Pitching and defense was a key part of the game, with Mavericks starter Dylan Esquival going six innings striking out 10 while allowing two earned runs and walking three. Weyburn's starter, Ethan Webster, would go six innings himself while allowing three earned runs and striking out three. 

The Weyburn Beavers would take an early lead in their game against the visiting Medicine Hat Mavericks Tuesday night. The Mavericks, though, had different plans for the second half of the game, going on to a 13-7 win over Weyburn for their first win of the young WCBL season.

The Beavers would jump off to a lead with their first batter of the night. Ryan Dauphinee took a full-count pitch and sent it over the fence in left field, giving Weyburn a 1-0 lead.

The Weyburn Beavers will be holding their sports dinner Friday night, and this year, the guest speaker will be John Gibbons, the former manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, and self-described baseball lifer. Gibbons had been the guest for the sports dinner previously in 2020 when it was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, he will be making the trip to Weyburn to make his appearance in person.  

The Weyburn Beavers were looking to bounce back after their opening-day loss as they opened up a home-and-home with the Moose Jaw Miller Express at Tom Laing Park Friday evening. A solid night of pitching from Owen McConnell, Brett Paterson and Jacob Clark powered the Beavers to a 3-2 victory. Paterson would be credited with the win, and Clark the save.

Offensively, the Beavers were led at the dish by Ryan Muizelaar and Trent Lawson, who had two hits each in the win. Muizelaar also picked up a stolen base. Ryan McCarthy helped things along with a double as well. 

The Weyburn Beavers opened up the 2023 Western Canadian Baseball League Thursday night, with the Regina Red Sox in town. The Beavers were looking to start off the season with a win in front of the home crowd. However, three errors and a rough 8th inning would lead the Red Sox to a 9-1 victory in the first game of the season.  

The players are starting to arrive in town, and the Weyburn Beavers are gearing up for the start of the 2023 WCBL season.  

Alameda’s Tyren Dorrance is a returning player from last season. He is excited for his second year with the Beavers as he comes off an injury during the collegiate season. 

The WCBL season opens up in one month, when the Weyburn Beavers host the Regina Red Sox at Tom Laing Park on May 25th. Ahead of the start of the season, the team made the announcement today that they are doing what they can to ensure the games are affordable throughout the season, and they are doing that with some help from a prominent Weyburn organization. 

As the snow continues to melt in Weyburn, many are looking forward to the return of baseball – particularly, the Weyburn Beavers. The Western Canadian Baseball League club will open up the regular season at Tom Laing Park at the end of May.  

For team president Garnet Hansen, the team is getting everything set for what they hope will be a successful year on and off the diamond.