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Down to Last Pitch for a Win, Owls Fall to Bells

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NANAIMO, B.C. — For the second time in a week, the Nanaimo NightOwls were one pitch away from an impressive victory — that slipped away.

A flare that just fell in, in front of the centre fielder, and an error led to a tough 7-5 loss on Sunday afternoon at historic Serauxmen Stadium, with the Bellingham Bells scoring three times in the ninth inning in front of a boisterous crowd of 1,315.

The NightOwls had scored a clutch run on a great piece of baserunning by Ryder Florence in the bottom of the eighth to break a 4-4 tie. But credit the Bells with battling back from a 4-0 deficit, the product of two runs by the NightOwls in each of the third and fourth innings.

The NightOwls managed eight hits, as every starter except one had a base knock. Each team made one error, and Bellingham posted 10 hits. NightOwls hitters struck out a combined 11 times.

Aidan Boice had a good start, going five innings and putting the NightOwls in position for a win. Richtter Castillo and Cole Carmichael held the fort from there, and Issac Araiza had a strong eighth inning and had two outs and two strikes in the ninth before the soft base hit to the outfield dropped in.

The result hurts in the standings as the NightOwls drop to 9-9 in the second half and 21-24 overall, sitting just outside of a North Division playoff spot but very much in the discussion.

The NightOwls get the evening to put it behind them and be ready for the second-to-last home series, with the Port Angeles Lefties arriving Monday for a three-game series that continues Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as well — all three games have 6:35pm starts, with the gates opening at 5:30pm and full concessions on site.

After that three-gamer, the NightOwls make their final regular season road trip to Wenatchee to face the AppleSox on Friday and Saturday nights, and Sunday afternoon.

The regular season concludes on August 5-6-7 with a home series against the Edmonton Riverhawks.

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Big lefty arms from San Diego, two key Arizona players join NightOwls

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The five players announced to head coach Cody Andreychuk’s roster today:

LHP Thomas Young, San Diego State, 6-1/180, R/L Carson City, Nevada

LHP Connor Shaw, San Diego State, 6/185, L/L San Diego

LHP Trevor Fox, San Diego State, 6-7.200, L/L San Diego

RHP R’Mani Adams, Arizona Christian, 6-5/235, R/R, Federal Way, WA

OF Andrew Ivy, Arizona Christian, 5-9/165, L/L, Chicago

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Victoria HarbourCats – Victoria Fire Local 730 and HarbourCats, Golden Tide baseball teams team up for summer show of support

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February 3, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VICTORIA, BC — Teamwork is needed in fighting fires, as it is on a baseball diamond.

It’s also needed in the community — and that’s why the Victoria Firefighters Association Local 730 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the West Coast League’s Victoria HarbourCats, along with the collegiate Victoria Golden Tide of the CCBC, are teaming up for a meaningful symbolic partnership that will run through the 2025 season.

“With the recent devastation we are seeing in Los Angeles, and the wildfires that have decimated areas on our side of the border — I think of Jasper this past summer, among others — it’s important for us all to show support for those who do the dangerous work of keeping us safe,” said Jim Swanson, Managing Partner of the HarbourCats. “We are open supporters of all first responders and military in our area, the people who take the risk to serve our communities.

“Victoria firefighters are true heroes in our community, and deserve our thanks, respect and recognition.”

The IAFF membership across North America includes more than 350,000 who put themselves in harm’s way to save lives and property — the very definition of teamwork.

This summer, HarbourCats players will wear Victoria Firefighter Union hats during batting practice and workouts, and will choose selected games to take them into action. The Golden Tide will do the same this spring with college home games in the CCBC.

The hats will be produced locally by HarbourCats merchandise and apparel partner Passion Sports, located in downtown Victoria on Government Street, working with General Manager Dylan Marsden and owner Greg Wallis.

“Our people truly appreciate the support we get from so many people in the community, and the HarbourCats have been strong partners for so many,” said Union president Jeremy Wilson. “We will be proud to see our logo on the field with both the HarbourCats and Golden Tide.”

The fires in LA have been a stark reminder to all how important it is to do all we can to be ready for anything — the devastation of such a populated area has stunned everyone.

The Golden Tide start their season in late March, while the HarbourCats open their 2025 home schedule on Friday, June 6, with the Port Angeles Lefties visiting Wilson’s Group Stadium at RAP. Season Tickets, 10 and 32-Game Flex Passes and Single Game Tickets are now on sale for all 33 home games and three “Showcase” events through the HarbourCats new and one-and-only ticketing partner SHOWPASS at harbourcats.com/tickets.

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

ATTENTION 2024 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS:  If you have not already done so, please renew your seats for 2025 so that they can be locked into the new ticketing system.  Season Tickets will be sent to all members electronically this season on April 1, 2025, perhaps sooner.  Any seats not renewed by that time will be released and placed back into the system. Contact Christian at the office at 778-265-0327 to renew.

For more information, contact:

Christian Stewart, GM, Victoria HarbourCats
chris@harbourcats.com

Jeremy Wilson, President, Victoria Firefighters Union
presidentlocal730@gmail.com

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