The Moose Jaw Miller Express opened their playoff run with a 6–4 win over the Saskatoon Berries at Nex Gen Patch @ Cairns Field in Saskatoon on August 6, 2025. The win gives Moose Jaw a 1–0 series lead as they look to carry the momentum forward.
Highlights & Heroics
- Westin Walls delivered a stellar performance on the mound. The veteran righty fired 6.1 innings, allowing just 1 earned run on 7 hits, walking only one, and notching 4 strikeouts. His ERA now sits at a sharp 1.42
- Ethan Merk shut the door in style with 1.2 innings of perfect relief, recording 4 strikeouts in a flawless finish.
- Offensively, Moose Jaw pounded out 14 hits, led by Thomas Soto’s 3 runs and 2 RBIs and Austin Gurney’s 3 hits and 2 RBIs. Will Edwards added a timely RBI, while P. Phillips contributed 3 hits and tallied another RBI.
- Despite some production—A. Medina had 3 hits for Saskatoon, while M. Roell and C. Wouters added RBIs—the home team couldn’t match the Express’s firepower.
- Attendance was 1,858 fans under clear skies and warm 25?°C weather—a great crowd to kick off the postseason.
What This Means
Moose Jaw drew first blood in this best-of-three East Division Final. Their timely hitting, backed by dominant pitching from Walls and Merk, has put them in strong position to close out the series and advance.
What’s Next
Game 2 heads down to Moose Jaw with everything on the line. Fans, get ready to bring the energy at Ross Wells Park—your Miller Express need you to pack the stands!
