Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Summers are joined by Pat Zajac to discuss Salem's newest sports team, the Marion Berries. You’ll learn about:

• The $6 million renovation of Willamette University's ballpark.
• Plans for community engagement and youth development.
• What the West Coast League is and how it works.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

01:52 - Overview of Marion Berries

07:27 - Wood bat league format

11:16 - Impact on downtown Salem

14:34 - Plans for youth development

17:41 - Funding and partnerships

20:45 - Impact on local sports culture

24:21 - Timeline and upcoming developments

26:04 - Entertainment plans and promotional events