Summer Collegiate

NightOwls Fall to Riverhawks in Game 2

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4 months ago

August 7, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

NANAIMO, B.C. — With one home game to go, the Nanaimo NightOwls are determined to find a way to defend home turf one last time.

The NightOwls, who battled for a WCL playoff berth until Monday night, fell 9-2 to the visiting Edmonton Riverhawks at historic Serauxen Stadium, giving up six runs over the last two innings to the Riverhawks.

Edmonton bats came to play, outhitting the NightOwls 14-6 in front of 1,560 enthusiastic fans at Serauxmen Stadium.

Cassidy Watt and Ryder Florence had doubles for Nanaimo.

Jake Fleury struck out seven in six innings for the NightOwls, with no walks and five hits allowed, along with three runs, two earned. Richtter Castillo struck out three and allowed just one hit in his inning of work, and Grant Jakobson and Ryan Inouye came out of the bullpen to finish pitching duties.

The NightOwls have one game remaining in the 2024 season, their third in the West Coast League, and sit at 25-28. The team will finish ninth overall in the WCL, with eight teams making the playoffs.

That last game will be Wednesday, August 7, a 6:35pm start at Serauxmen Stadium — last chance for fans to use flex vouchers or Save On Foods general admission vouchers, and a last chance to say thank you and good bye to a great group of players and coaches, who have represented Nanaimo very well this summer, proudly wearing NANAIMO across their chests in NightOwls colours.

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Serauxmen Stadium will have playoff baseball, however, as a decision by the City of Victoria to prevent the Victoria HarbourCats from hosting their home playoff games at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park so the City and BC Lions could host a CFL game at RAP in late August.

The HarbourCats will call the Harbour City home for at least one game, on Saturday, August 10, against the Wenatchee AppleSox, the first game of a best-of-three series. The HarbourCats will finish one spot ahead of the NightOwls in the standings, currently sitting at 28-25 overall.

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

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23 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

Published

1 day 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

3 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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