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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats Sweep Bells, now look for help

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Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart

July 2, 2023

Victoria, BC – Sean Heppner struck out 12 batters in five innings of work and Brett Harvey and Logan MacNiel threw four innings of combined no-hit baseball, as the Victoria HarbourCats defeated the Bellingham Bells 8-2 Sunday afternoon in West Coast League action at Wilson’s Group Stadium in Victoria.

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The win gives the Cats the sweep over the Bells, but more importantly, with their now 19-8 record, keeps them in the hunt for the first half title.  The ‘Cats will need some help however, as they need the Bells to lose at least ONE game against Kamloops this week AND they need Wenatchee (18-6) – who also won Sunday – to lose all three games they have remaining against Port Angeles.

Offensively for Victoria, Michael Crossland had two hits and two RBI, while Tyler Davis had two hits and an RBI, while Dallas Macias launched his first home run of the season and scored twice. Nick Dumesnil was also hit by a pitch twice, his fifth time in two games against Bellingham, and now leads the league in that category with 12. Hudson Shupe also kept his team leading average at .471 with a pair of hits.

The ‘Cats now travel to Walla Walla on Tuesday to begin their second half of the season with games Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a three game weekend set in Yakima, starting Friday.  They next return home to face the Port Angeles Lefties on Tuesday July 11th, the first game of a six-game home stand, with Wenatchee coming to town on Friday July 14th, another fireworks night with Odlum Brown.

Tickets for all games available at https://harbourcats.com/tickets, or at the office at 1814 Vancouver Street.

 

 

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Opportunistic Knights take first game

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NANAIMO, B.C. — The Corvallis Knights got hits when it counted, the Nanaimo NightOwls did not.

In the first ever visit by the Knights to historic Serauxmen Stadium, Corvallis narrowly outhit the NightOwls 10-8 in a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night with the Island Savings Christmas in July promotion keeping fans entertained. Game 2 in the series hockey jersey night goes Wednesday night, with the final game billet appreciation night set for Thursday, both 6:35pm starts.

Ryder Florence was 2-4 and was robbed of extra bases with a spectacular diving catch with the bases loaded and two outs, or this game could’ve turned back to the home club.

Jacob Hayes gave Nanaimo a 2-1 lead in the first inning with a two-run blast to left, the all-star’s eighth homer of the year, giving him 30 runs batted in on the season.

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Moosa Nonomiya was the notable pitching outing of the night, with 3.1 scoreless innings and just one hit allowed. Starter Blake Hager walked six and avoided bigger damage, while reliever Dylan Thompson came in and let the lead grow to the point it was tough to mount a comeback.



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Victoria HarbourCats – Fish Sticks pile on the runs, win 12-4

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July 22, 2025

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats welcomed the Dub Sea Fish Sticks to town for non-league action, and it was the visitors who came out on top, winning 12-4.

The Fish Sticks jumped out to an early lead, putting two runs on the board in the top of the first inning, including a Matt Churchill RBI double.

Jai Berezowski (Golden Tide) hit his fourth home run of the campaign in the bottom of the second, a two-run shot, to tie up the ballgame.

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Declan Brown (Wenatchee Valley) made his first HarbourCats appearance of the season and drove in a pair with a double to cap off the big second inning, making it 4-2.

Churchill continued his strong night with a solo home run in the top of the third to cut the deficit in half.

Jake Butler showed his versatility tonight starting the game at first base (Photo: Justin P. Morash)

Clayton Broeder (Angelo State) started the game for the Cats and went three innings, giving up three runs on three hits while striking out three and walking four.

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Jake Finkelstein (Georgia Gwinnett) replaced Broeder to start the fourth inning and found himself in a jam, walking the bases loaded. A pair of hits, including another Churchill double, mixed in with some poor defence allowed the Fish Sticks to plate four runs in the frame, giving the visitors a 7-4 lead.

Finkelstein pitched a scoreless fifth inning but surrendered five runs in the sixth, which gave Dub Sea a resounding 12-4 lead.

The Fish Sticks bullpen shut things down from there, shutting out the Cats for the final seven innings.

Marcus Janovsky (UBC) pitched the final three innings for Victoria, giving up no runs on one hit while striking out a pair.

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The two teams are back in action tomorrow at 6:35 PM. Fun promotions are happening all week at the ballpark. Tomorrow is Winning Wednesday, where select Red Arrow products are just $6. Thursday, July 24, is Country Night! Get yourself gussied up in your country outfits and come on down to the ballpark for a night of all things country. Rob Curtis will be performing on the field when the gates open at 5:30 PM. Friday is the start of Peninsula Co-op’s Kids Free Weekend! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s games are free for kids 12 and under.

Due to popular demand, we are expanding our $12 Tuesday seats. All remaining Premium Reserved seats (normally $22 per seat) for the July 29 game against Kamloops are now just $12. PLUS, WE NOW HAVE $12 THURSDAYS! All remaining Premium Reserved seats for our Thursday games on July 24 and July 31 are now just $12. Come watch the best baseball in town for the best price anywhere!

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Tickets and merchandise can also be purchased in person at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or by calling 778-265-0327.

For more updates, be sure to follow @HarbourCats on all social channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).

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Victoria HarbourCats – Tonight: Parent Information Session on U.S. College Baseball Pathways

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Monday, July 21, 2025 – 7:00 PM at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

The Victoria HarbourCats are proud to host an important evening for parents of young ballplayers looking to better understand the journey to playing college baseball in the United States.

 

Tonight’s session will begin at 7:00 PM, hosted in the Wilson’s Lounge at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, with a live Zoom option available for those unable to attend in person. This interactive discussion is open to all parents interested in helping their child navigate the next steps in their baseball development.

The session will be chaired by HarbourCats Managing Partner Jim Swanson, and will feature a panel of experienced parents from programs such as the Victoria Eagles and Mariners. These panelists will share firsthand insight on what families can expect—from recruiting timelines to the realities of college baseball life.

Key topics will include:

 

  • Understanding the U.S. College Baseball System:
    An overview of the different levels—NCAA, NAIA, Junior College (JuCo)—as well as Canadian alternatives like UBC and the Golden Tide.

  • Recruitment and Exposure:
    How players get noticed, including tips on recruiting windows, highlight videos, email outreach, tournaments, and showcase events.

  • Financing College Baseball:
    A look at athletic scholarships, academic awards, NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) opportunities, and other financial options.

  • What Life Is Really Like in a U.S. Baseball Program:
    Honest discussion on the expectations, time commitments, and lifestyle student-athletes experience once they’re enrolled.

There will also be an open Q&A period, giving attendees a chance to ask specific questions and get practical advice directly from those who’ve been through it.

Event Details:

Wilson’s Lounge, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Monday, July 21 – 7:00 PM
Zoom Link: Click here to join the session

Whether your child is just starting high school ball or already drawing interest from scouts, this is a valuable opportunity to learn how to support their goals and plan ahead.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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