Westburg & Gould Sign Contracts with PaddleHeads
Missoula, MT. – The Missoula PaddleHeads Professional Baseball Club announced a pair of signings on Wednesday afternoon adding depth to the pitching rotation in the process. Making their debuts with the PaddleHeads will be Garrett Westberg, and Kevin Gould. In corresponding roster moves, Eddy Milian was taken off the active
Missoula, MT. – The Missoula PaddleHeads Professional Baseball Club announced a pair of signings on Wednesday afternoon adding depth to the pitching rotation in the process. Making their debuts with the PaddleHeads will be Garrett Westberg, and Kevin Gould. In corresponding roster moves, Eddy Milian was taken off the active roster and will resume his duties as bullpen catcher while Neil Uskali was released.
Westberg joins the PaddleHeads after being drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 2019 June Amateur Draft. The Florida native appeared in 19 games with the Everett AquaSox of the Northwest League in 2019 striking out 24 batters in 22 innings pitched. Prior to his time with the Mariners organization, Westberg spent two seasons at the University of Central Florida from 2018-2019. In 53 career appearances with the Golden Knights, Westberg had a 2.47 ERA in 69 1/3 innings pitched accumulating 86 strikeouts in those innings.
Gould will make his first appearance as a professional with the PaddleHeads after finishing his colligate career at Bryant University earlier this spring. The New Hampshire product finished with a 2.03 ERA in 17 appearances this past season striking out 42 batters in 31 innings pitched. Prior to his time with the Bulldogs, Gould pitched at Endicott College from 2016-2020. Gould finished with a 14-4 record with a 2.54 ERA in 30 appearances (24 starts) at Endicott.
Missoula (19-6) will kickoff a nine game homestand on Wednesday evening squaring off with the Southern Division Leading Ogden Raptors (20-7). First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. If you cannot make it to the ballpark, listen in to all the action on ESPN Missoula 102.9 F.M.
What’s Happening This Homestand?
Wednesday, June 23 | Woof Wednesday | 6:00pm Gates, 7:05 Start
That’s right, thanks to our sponsors, SHEELS and Trail 103.3, every Wednesday we celebrate the furry members of your family. Bring your best friend and enjoy some PaddleHeads baseball.
Thursday, June 24 | Thirsty Thursday | 6:00pm Gates, 7:05 Start
Thursdays are PACKED this year. Alongside our partner 94.9 KYSS FM, enjoy $4 drafts and additional drink specials all night long. Each game will be themed, with an accompanying pre-game trivia! Fans will be encouraged and rewarding for dressing up!
Friday, June 25 | Bike to the Ballpark | 6:00pm Gates, 7:05 Start
Get those bikes ready. Celebrate two wheels and not four, as we set off for a party to remember with a post-game mobile DJ & Neon bike ride.
Saturday, June 26 | Growler Giveaway & Launch-A-Ball | 6:00pm Gates, 7:05 Start
Thanks to Cranky Sam Public House, Z100, and Eagle 93, the first 500 fans (+21) will take home a one-of-a-kind PaddleHeads Growler!
Experience the return of a fan favorite promotion, Launch-A-Ball. Buy a numbered ball for just a buck – launch your balls at targets for a chance to win HUGE prizes.
Sunday, June 27 | 406 Family Fun Day | 4:06pm Gates, 5:05 Start
Thanks to ATG Cognizant, and Eagle 93, every Sunday, kids 10 and under (with an accompanying adult) are completely FREE! Bring out the entire family and enjoy fun, family centric entertainment.
Monday, June 28 | Missoula Monday | 6:00pm Gates, 7:05 Start
Alongside Stockman Bank, each Monday throughout the 2021 season, join us in celebrating local non-profits. Help us, help local organizations as we donate 50% of select group sales to participating non-profits. Additionally, every dollar raised will be matched by the PaddleHeads to each organization, making 100% of proceeds directly supporting local non-profits!
Wednesday, June 30 | Woof Wednesday | 6:00pm Gates, 7:05 Start
That’s right, thanks to our sponsors, SHEELS and Trail 103.3, every Wednesday we celebrate the furry members of your family. Bring your best friend and enjoy some PaddleHeads baseball.
Thursday, July 1 | Thirsty Thursday | 6:00pm Gates, 7:05 Start
Thursdays are PACKED this year. Alongside our partner 94.9 KYSS FM, enjoy $4 drafts and additional drink specials all night long. Each game will be themed, with an accompanying pre-game trivia! Fans will be encouraged and rewarding for dressing up!
Friday, July 2 | FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA | 5:30pm Gates, 6:35 Start
The return of Western Montana’s best firework displays is finally here. Join the PaddleHeads & ABC Fox Montana for Missoula’s favorite annual Independence Day firework celebration!
Since the PaddleHeads Opening Day, they’ve already notched three sell-outs this season, with some of the biggest promotions of the season just around the corner, fans are encouraged to act fast and purchase tickets online in advance, to secure their desired seating locations. Tickets are available now online at http://bit.ly/GETTIX21 or by visiting the PaddleHeads Post (140 N Higgins – 406.543.3300).
With the PaddleHeads season now underway, our ‘Adopt A PaddleHead’ host family program is still in need of families that would potentially be in interested in housing a player or coach for the 2021 season. Families are encouraged to contact the front office at (406) 543- 3300 with any questions. To apply for our host family program please email dkulaski@gopaddleheads.com.
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