Rural Roots Photo Gallery

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By IAN WILSON

A tip of the cap to Carnduff.

The host of the second annual Rural Roots Baseball Classic – the first such Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) event in Saskatchewan – pulled off a fantastic showcase of the sport that recognized the history of the game while celebrating the area’s ongoing love affair with baseball.

Carnduff Ball Park provided the venue for a WCBL opening weekend clash between the Saskatoon Berries and the Weyburn Beavers on May 29th.

Here are some of the sights from that historic matchup:

Gusts of 60 km-per-hour winds made batting practice a challenge for players who got a taste of dust before the game.
The umpiring crew greats Saskatoon Berries head coach Joe Carnahan and Weyburn Beavers skipper Cam Williams while exchanging lineup cards ahead of the game.
Special jerseys recognizing Carnduff were worn by Weyburn Beavers players during the game.
Blair Beck (left) looks on as 98-year-old Bert Annetts – the oldest baseball player in Carnduff – delivers the ceremonial first pitch to relatives who are among the youngest players in the area.
Keaton Husband, a product of Weyburn, got the start for the Beavers.
Young fans watch the game from the outfield.
The Berries bats were cooking early as Saskatoon jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first inning.
More than 600 spectators crowded around Carnduff Ball Park to check out the WCBL action.
Weyburn players patrol the outfield in Carnduff.
Jackson Fox got the starting assignment for the Berries and shut down batters on the Beavers.
Robert Gurney prepares for a pitch from Fox.
Baseball-themed treats await fans at the Rural Roots Baseball Classic.
High fives at the Weyburn Beavers dugout.
It was all smiles at third base for the Berries, who came away with an 18-0 victory.
Weyburn players look on as the Beavers make a pitching change.
A look at the action from behind home plate.
Fans fill the bleachers to watch the Rural Roots Baseball Classic in Carnduff.
A young fan seeks an autograph at the Saskatoon Berries dugout.
Players with the Weyburn Beavers and Saskatoon Berries lift their caps to salute the fans in Carnduff after the game.
Thank you Carnduff, Saskatchewan!

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