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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats take opening game in Kelowna series

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6 months ago

June 4, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

June 3, 2024

KELOWNA, B.C. — The Victoria HarbourCats put their local pitchers on display on Monday at Elks Stadium, and they did the job and then some in a comfortable 12-3 win over the host Kelowna Falcons.

FULL BOX SCORE

Each arm on the rubber was either from Victoria or a member of the Victoria Golden Tide of the CCBC — Jack Finn started and went two innings, eventual winner Darius Opdam Bak handled three innings, Jalen Sami went one inning in his second appearance already in this young season, Mason Chamberlain looked after two innings in spotless fashion, and Brett Paterson worked the ninth. Opdam Bak, Sami and Paterson are Golden Tide hurlers, Finn is now at D1 with Illinois State while Chamberlain was at Missouri Valley College.

The HarbourCats improved to 3-1 while Kelowna fell to 1-3, and Victoria can secure a second straight road series win with a victory Tuesday. Shea Lake from Hawaii Pacific will be the Victoria starter.

Kelowna on the other hand walked 11 and hit two batters.

The HarbourCats scored the 12 runs on just six hits. All starters except Noah Fields scored a run and he was 1-3 with three runs driven in.

The Victoria Road Warriors, er HarbourCats, are now four games deep in a six-game road trip to start the summer of 2024.

Jai Berezowski of the Tide also saw his first WCL regular season action, drawing a battle walk in the ninth inning, then handled catching duties to close it out.

The ‘Cats have their much anticipated home opener Friday, June 7 against the Wenatchee AppleSox, with the buzz around the arrival of Manny Jr and Lucas Ramirez, sons of MLB superstar Manny Ramirez. They landed in Victoria on Monday and will now use the Edwards Family Training Centre to prepare for the home opener, guided by assistant coach Trovin Valdez.

LEAGUE STANDINGS

Victoria is on a six-game road trip to start the season, going 2-1 in three games in Kamloops followed by this Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday series in Kelowna.

All HarbourCats road games can be watched for free on the West Coast League streaming site at https://wcleague.watch.pixellot.tv/. All home games can be seen on HCats.tv, including games from past years.

Tickets for Friday’s home opener and all HarbourCats home games available online at HarbourCats.com/tickets or in person at the office at 101-1814 Vancouver street just around the corner from the stadium.

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

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2 days 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

Published

2 days 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

Published

4 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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