Baseball this week in Quebec: Otto Lopez follows in the footsteps of Roberto Clemente – Dose.ca

As we watch the final moments of the MLB season, baseball in Quebec is still in full swing across the province. Here’s the latest news about our wonderful sport.

The LBMQ final four have already been decided as the division finals began last Sunday. Acton Vale Castors are still in contention after beating Pirates St Jean in a very emotional series. The defending champions will now face Montreal as their next test. The Jets have won their first two games so far, with their next game scheduled for Thursday night at the Castors’ home field.

In the other division, Coaticook and Victoriaville will finally battle it out for a spot in the Belisle Circuit grand finals. After winning the first game, Cactus will try to win their second this Wednesday at the Remy-Deshaies stadium.

Even as fall quietly approaches, don’t miss the chance to go out and catch game. The league’s stellar reputation remains intact thanks to the high level of play demonstrated since the start of the 2026 playoffs. So mark your calendars for games at various LBMQ stadiums.

In the Frontier League, against all odds, the Capitals were eliminated by the New York Boulders. A situation that was almost unimaginable given their numerous victories in recent seasons. It is still unknown whether the famous trophy will remain in Canada, since the Ottawa team managed to reach the second round, unlike Quebec.

It’s already a good bet that Patrick Scalabrini’s squad will be back at full strength by 2027. The standards set by the organization will still apply. Thus, baseball fans in the Old Capital can hope to see their favorite team again as league champions.

In independent baseball, we’re keeping an eye on Winnipeg as the Goldeyes qualified for the postseason. Despite the distance, their success is directly tied to Quebec, as catcher Raphael Pelletier was a key player throughout last season. Even though his bat was solid defensively, he made a difference on more than one occasion, even helping his team reach the playoffs.

On the mound, last season’s Rookie of the Year title goes to Ryo Kohigashi. A few seasons ago, the Japanese player spent some time in Quebec City with LBMQ’s Drummondville Brock. His success there led him to a move to Quebec Capitales, with whom he even won two championships. Here we have proof that the quality of our baseball is universally recognized.

Unfortunately, Manitoba’s playoff run ended with two losses in as many first-round games. Now it will be interesting to see the next step in the careers of Raphael Pelletier and Ryo Kohigashi.

Athletic training programs also deserve our attention because baseball always comes out on top no matter what environment we play the sport in. In fact, the Montreal Marquis will soon be hosting the Normand-Dumay Classic. The event, which will take place at Gary Carter Stadium, is only open to players born between 2014 and 2016.

So mark your calendar for September 25-27. The event will be monitored by Marquis coaches both in terms of physical assessment and during scheduled games. It is important to note that all proceeds from the tournament will go towards funding the organization’s sports research program.

Next winter, Andréanne Leblanc will take on the role of coach of the Montreal Marquis. The experience she has gained this season in the WPBL will undoubtedly benefit our next generation of players.

Finally, a little history surrounding September 15th, which is celebrated annually in MLB. This day, dedicated entirely to the great Roberto Clemente, serves as a reminder of the impact he had on baseball. Number 21 had all the talent on the pitch, but he was also a hero to his people.

His story, as heroic as it is tragic, is a testament to his legendary status. Quebec still maintains a close connection with the former Pirates player, as he spent one season with the Royos during that era. This was during the 1954 season.

And what remains of his legacy now, today? The answer is simple: Each year, MLB presents the Roberto Clemente Award, an award given to the player who best exemplifies the values ​​of sports in society.

But did you know that Quebec baseball can still make history with a former star outfielder? Otto Lopez’s nomination for this prestigious award deserves our full attention, and we can make a difference by voting for the Marlins representative.

Imagine for a moment that Lopez becomes the first Quebecer to receive this honor. The power of the people can help him achieve this feat. So here is the voting link:

• Olivier Lépine has been named Development Coordinator of Baseball Québec.
• On the women’s side, 180 players from 16 21U B teams will gather in Saint-Honoré this weekend for the provincial championships.
• Ciel-FM of Rivière-du-Loup is the 2026 Puribec Senior Baseball League playoff champion.
• Joey Russo of Unicanvas was the first recipient of the Nadeau-Faucher Award.
• Baseball 360 in Trois-Rivieres will be broadcasting Game 1 of the WPBL Finals on Wednesday, September 16th. The event will begin at 18:00, with the game to follow at 19:00.

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