BEAVERS TRY TO GO OUT WINNERS
New ownership’s changes show immediate impact
by I.P. Freely, staff writer

“At least they’re not mailing it in since they’re moving,” Andy McQueef said as he and his family were leaving Bloomington Park following the team’s 10-5 win over Maryville.  “I was really afraid they wouldn’t even try to win since they were leaving town.”

That was the sentiment of many Beavers fans interviewed by this reporter.  Since the team announced they would be moving to Nashville next season attendance has been down but quality of play has been up.  Prior to the ownership being able to have the team on the field they wanted due to missed trade connections and other problems, the team was 18-37.  Since the new ownership had control, the team has been 19-20.  It’s the best stretch for the team since the 2023 season.

“It’s like a whole new attitude in the clubhouse,” ace Robby Brooks said.  “The new ownership expects winning but they know the situation we’re in.  We know we have a long way to go.  Ending up at .500 would be an accomplishment for us.”

“I’m sad to see them go,” nine year old Igor Stravinsky said, “But I like to see them win.”

There have already been signs of the team’s impending departure.  The publicity and marketing departments have already relocated.  The scouting department is in the process of moving.  Still, the new ownership isn’t going to allow a lapse on the field.

“This team will play hard and play to win,” team owner Jason Wert said.  “We expect the best for every fan that buys a ticket however little that may be.”

Tickets for the rest of the Maryville series are available as they are for every other series left this season.