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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats sweep Nanaimo to set new WCL home win record

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1 year ago

August 4, 2023

Dugout Wire Service

The HarbourCats gave out their year end awards Thursday. Left to Right, Pitchers of the Year, Logan MacNiel and Davis Franklin, Player of the Year Tyler Davis and Community Service Award winner Brandon Green.

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart

August 3, 2023

Victoria, BC –The Victoria HarbourCats defeated the Nanaimo NightOwls 4-1 Thursday night in West Coast League (WCL) action at Wilson’s Group Stadium in Victoria and in the process, set a new WCL record for home wins with 25, losing only twice all season in the friendly confines of Royal Athletic Park.

The win also keeps the HarbourCats in the hunt for the second half North Division title, moving them into a temporary tie for first with Wenatchee, who were leading Bellingham 2-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning at press time.

The HarbourCats now hit the road for their final three games of the season in Edmonton, with the playoff seeding still up in the air.

On Thursday, the HarbourCats stuck to a familiar pattern, falling behind early and then scoring three runs in the bottom of the sixth, to break a 1-1 tie, and vault into the lead. Those three runs came thanks to RBI singles from newly named Player of the Year Tyler Davis, Dallas Macias and Russell Young.

On the mound, Levi Abbott got the start and he was brilliant, spinning five innings of three-hit baseball, allowing just a run, while striking out eight. Ryan Magdic and Sam Jordan each tossed two innings of scoreless relief to close things out.

The HarbourCats are still awaiting a final decision on who their opponent will be in the playoffs and on what day next week, Tuesday or Wednesday, they will host the first playoff game here. It will all come down to the final series with Edmonton.

PLAYOFF TICKETS: Tickets for the first playoff games are now on sale! Get them at http://hrbourcats.com/tickets or pop into the office Friday or call 778-265-0327.

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

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7 hours ago

November 22, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 21, 2024

VICTORIA, B.C. — Different sports, but the same community ideals.

The Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls, of baseball’s West Coast League, and the Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL), have entered into a strategic partnership intended to assist the entities in growing grassroots sports and improving facilities on Vancouver Island.

The VISL provides programming and championships on the Island and leads leagues which give the best soccer players an avenue to play the sport for life. Championships such as the Jackson Cup, with many finals played at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, serve as the crown jewel of the VISL.

More than 6,000 participants are involved with the VISL — sports fans, who will keep track of the Island’s top baseball programs, the HarbourCats and NightOwls, who combined to draw more than 100,000 spectators in 2024.

The baseball teams and VISL will jointly promote each others’ schedules, and provide opportunities for youth participation.

“The atmosphere at HarbourCats and NightOwls games showcase the top fan engagement on the Island, a true gathering point in our communities,” said VISL Executive Director Vince Greco.

“Baseball fans are soccer fans, and soccer fans are baseball fans — it’s about supporting quality programs on the island and furthering awareness. Adding youth opportunities between the two will be the cherry on top.”

Watch for VISL events to recognize the work of the HarbourCats and NightOwls, and feature baseball games to celebrate the success of the VISL.

For more information on the VISL and their programs and offerings, please visit their website HERE.

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The HarbourCats 2025 schedule has now been announced! DETAILS HERE

Single-game tickets and 10-game flex pack voucher renewals are NOT YET AVAILABLE, but will be once the ticketing system is set up for the 2025 season. We will announce this when ready!

Season tickets and 10- game flex packs ARE available for sale by dropping in to the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or calling 778-265-0327.

Existing Season Ticket holders are encouraged, if they have not already done so, to renew their seats as soon as possible so as to lock in their seats for what is going to be another great season of HarbourCats Baseball.

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VISL, and HarbourCats/NightOwls, enter strategic partnership

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16 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Different sports, but the same community ideals.

The Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls, of baseball’s West Coast League, and the Vancouver Island Soccer League, have entered into a strategic partnership intended to assist the entities in growing grassroots sports and improving facilities on Vancouver Island.

The baseball teams and VISL will jointly promote each others’ schedules, and provide opportunities for youth participation.

“Baseball fans are soccer fans, and soccer fans are baseball fans — it’s about supporting quality programs on the island and furthering awareness. Adding youth opportunities between the two will be the cherry on top.”

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Victoria HarbourCats – You’re Invited! Christmas Open House, November 28-29

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2 days ago

November 19, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Please join us as we usher in the Holiday Season with our annual Christmas Open House!

When: Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29
Time: 12 Noon to 7 PM each day
Where: HarbourCats office 101-1814 Vancouver Street.

Come by to say hello and enjoy some hot cider and other beverages and snacks and talk about our upcoming 2025 season!

Plenty of merchandise on hand for the HarbourCats fan on your Christmas list – all at 20% off for the month of November! Plus plenty of HarbourCats and Victoria Golden Tide items available on our special $10.00 clearance rack!

Season tickets and 10-game flex packs will also be available for sale and as a special BLACK FRIDAY bonus, we will throw in a free-gift with the purchase of any 10-pack or season ticket package.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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