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Major Mavs sweep round robin, face host Kingston in semis today
By JAMES TUBB on August 7th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U12AAA Major Mavs will carry a perfect record into the Little League national playoffs. The Mavs secured a perfect 6-0 round-robin record at the nationals with a 7-0 win Tuesday morning over Team Ontario, clinching the first place seed at the seven-team tournament. Tuesday’s game was a makeup for a rained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vulcano brothers look to set tone in Mavs playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on August 7th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Vulcano brothers provided a short flash of excitement for the Medicine Hat Mavericks last season. This year, the duo is looking to do their part to propel the team to the promise land. Mavs’ starting shortstop Johnny Vulcano has been a mainstay in the lineup all season, suiting up in 52 games with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs feeling well aligned for playoff run
By JAMES TUBB on August 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks look to leave a bitter taste on what has been a sweet debut summer in Saskatoon. The Mavs get their 2024 playoffs underway Wednesday when they host the expansion Saskatoon Berries at Athletic Park for Game 1 of the WCBL East division semifinals. For Medicine Hat, they enter the playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanneste to experience hometown advantage in Mavs’ semifinals
By JAMES TUBB on August 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tyler Vanneste is looking to squash the dreams of his hometown team. The Medicine Hat Mavericks infielder is getting set for the Mavs’ first-round matchup against the Saskatoon Berries that gets underway Wednesday with Game 1 at Athletic Park. The series will turn to Saskatoon on Thursday for Game 2 and Vanneste, who grew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Drag Strip hosts points weekend at strip
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 6th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Rubber was burned and points were awarded this weekend at the Medicine Hat Drag Strip. The Medicine Hat Drag Racing Association hosted a points weekend at the strip, with 24 different runs. The weekend kicked off with the Street Friday competition, won by Kevin Vandenberg of Shaughnessy, Alta. Kelsie Epp of Cypress County finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major Mavs remain perfect at Little League nationals
By JAMES TUBB on August 6th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat U12AAA Major Mavs have continued their success at the Little League national championships. The Major Mavs, playing as Team Alberta at the seven-team national tournament, picked up a pair of wins over the weekend to preserve a 5-0 record in the round robin. The Mavs beat Team Prairies 11-0 on Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs drop final regular season game, shift to playoffs
By James Tubb on August 5th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks are onto the playoffs. The Mavs lost the final game of the WCBL regular season, falling 6-3 Monday at Swift Current to the 57’s. The loss gives the Mavs a 33-23 record, a three-win improvement from 2023. After three scoreless frames, the Mavs opened the scoring. Second baseman Blake Dale knocked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs drop final regular season home game Sunday
By James Tubb on August 4th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks in the final weekend of the WCBL regular season. Less than 24 hours after beating the Saskatoon Berries 11-2 Saturday night, the Mavs’ lost 11-3 Sunday to their soon-to-be first round playoff opponent. Head coach Kevin Mitchell says there isn’t a lot to take from the game. Third baseman Tyler Vanneste ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs put up double digits Saturday in win over Saskatoon
By James Tubb on August 3rd, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks set the tone early ahead of the WCBL playoffs next week. The Mavs scored 11 runs Saturday night to beat the Saskatoon Berries 11-2 at Athletic Park. With the Moose Jaw Miller Express’ 8-6 loss tot he Weyburn Beavers, the Mavs will face the Berries in the East semi finals scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rounding third for the home stretch: Mavericks head into final weekend of regular season
By JAMES TUBB on August 3rd, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks look to ramp up as the WCBL regular season winds down. The Mavs head into the final weekend of the regular season with a five-game winning streak, the longest they’ve strung together this season. They’re coming off a 14-7 win Thursday at Athletic Park over the Regina Red Sox. It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs fall 7-2 Friday, Regina wins East division title
By James Tubb on August 2nd, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks lost Friday night, falling out of the race for the East division lead. The Mavs lost 7-2 at Athletic Park to the Regina Red Sox, who clinched first place in the division with the win. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 14-7 win Thursday over the same Red Sox. ... Read More »
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