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NightOwls Don’t Feel Right After Big Loss To The Lefties
NANAIMO, B.C. — The NightOwls didn’t have it on Friday night in front of 1172 fans at Serauxmen Stadium. They fell to the Port Angeles Lefties 9-1 thanks to a great day on the mound from the Lefties starter. Nanaimo could only muster one run on 5 hits and had no errors. Port Angeles had nine runs on 15 hits with no errors.
Bright spot on the day for the Nanaimo NightOwls was Spencer Sullivan. The outfielder from Virginia Commonwealth University went two for two with a single, a double, an RBI, two walks and a stolen base. It wasn’t a bad at the plate for Spencer, but he had two of the five hits for the NightOwls.
Raoul Fabian Jr. had a single and a stolen base on Friday night. While Caden Petrey and Talan Zenk had the other two hits for the NightOwls.
The NightOwls relievers were able to shut things down after the fourth inning but the bats just didn’t come alive. Vinny “The Chef” Bruno made his season debut coming an injury and looked strong in his one and two thirds innings pitched. He faced six batters giving up two hits and striking out three.
Not to be outdone, both Dawson Shultz and Andrew Nykoluk pitched scoreless innings for the Nanaimo NightOwls. Starting pitcher Richtter Castillo pitched better than his stat line says ending the night with four runs on seven hits. The balls were just finding gaps Friday night. He did finish with five strikeouts and zero walks so his command wasn’t a problem for the NightOwls.
The Nanaimo NightOwls continue their 10-game homestand with games on Saturday and Sunday, June 21st and 22nd, against the Port Angeles Lefties. Saturday night first pitch is at 6:35 and Sunday it’s Nanaimo Bar and Family Day at the Park with a 1:00 pm start. Then we welcome the Redmond Dudes on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24th and 25th. The good thing is we always get amazing fans at the park so come out to the ballpark!
We have some great promotions coming up this weekend. Saturday night is Indigenous Peoples Night and we have Halloween in June at the ballpark where you can dress up and watch some great baseball. Make sure to follow all our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and the platform formally known as Twitter for the latest news and updates from the team.
April 21, 2026
VICTORIA, B.C. — Practical power, provided — thanks to Emery Electric.
The Victoria HarbourCats are proud to recognize local company Emery Electric, a proud local business founded in 1930 by Ernie Emery and now overseen by Derek Emery.
What is this recognition all about? Well, working with the HarbourCats and the City of Victoria, Emery Electric has provided a major power upgrade to what is known during the baseball season as Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park — one that brings significant environmental improvements.
Emery Electric will be a key part of the HarbourCats season, helping to highlight “Emery Electric electric plays” by the home team, and the WCL All-Star Game Festival’s home run derby, featuring former Blue Jays star outfielder Kevin Pillar, will be referred to as “Powered by Emery Electric.”
“What was completed by Emery Electric earlier this year is a significant piece of quality work and infrastructure improvement we are proud to have put in place — and it will bring enhanced service capacity to all who use the City-owned facility,” said Jim Swanson, Managing Partner of the HarbourCats. “There should be no more brown-outs in that area. Derek and his staff are so community-minded, it’s hard to describe.
“We can’t yell ‘THANK YOU’ loud enough. It’s a big addition for the City, no cost to taxpayers, and we are proud to help contribute.”
In short, the work will provide power for the equivalent of four food trucks along Caledonia Avenue — a cabinet housing 4x30amp, 120/208 volt, and 4x15amp, 120 volt was installed in the off-season. That means generators and various fuels, and the associated hum of the engines, can be removed from the park (gas and diesel prices these days, anyone?).
Cup-A-Roni is one of many food trucks operating during HarbourCats games that will benefit from the power upgrades installed during the off season.
Emery Electric is nearing 100 years of serving Victoria and indeed all of Vancouver Island in commercial, industrial and marine electrical contracting.
The HarbourCats have been the main user of Royal Athletic Park since 2013, the longest continuous single user group in the history of the facility, which opened in May of 1908. The HarbourCats have contributed many improvements including dressing room upgrades, the movable fence, and enhanced seating areas, all with no taxpayer burden.
The HarbourCats begin their 2026 season on May 29th with a visit to Portland and then return to Victoria for the Home Opener against the Edmonton Riverhawks on Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 pm.
Season tickets, single-game tickets, 12 and 32-game flex packs are now on sale at harbourcats.com/tickets or at the HarbourCats office at 1814 Vancouver Street.
Tickets for the All-Star Home Run Derby on July 14th are currently available in a package that also include tickets for the WCL All Star Game that will be held on Wednesday, July 15th and feature the top players in the league. Prices for the package start at $40 for General Admission seats to $85 for field level Diamond Club Seats, and can be purchased ON-LINE, or by visiting the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street, just around the corner from the stadium.
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Nanaimo NightOwls unveil VIDEOBOARD, elevating game-day experience at Serauxmen Stadium
The Nanaimo NightOwls are raising the bar for fan engagement with the introduction of a brand-new videoboard ahead of the club’s highly anticipated fifth West Coast League season.
This major addition to historic Serauxmen Stadium will transform the in-game experience, delivering dynamic replays, interactive features, contests, live broadcast integration, and enhanced entertainment that brings fans closer to the action than ever before.
The videoboard is being delivered in partnership with Chris Jaycox Productions, led by Chris Jaycox — the creative force behind the NightOwls’ live streaming broadcast seen on www.NightOwls.TV
His team will oversee both production and execution, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience from first pitch to final out.
“I’m excited to be part of such a great team and to help bring another level to the in-game experience for fans,” said Jaycox. “The videoboard will create new energy in the ballpark, featuring interactive promos, replays, contests, and the live broadcast, and really accentuate every moment of the NightOwls experience.”
The installation has been made possible thanks to the unwavering support of anchor sponsor Chinook Scaffolding, a stellar Island company whose contribution has been instrumental in bringing the project to life.
The NightOwls also extend sincere thanks to the City of Nanaimo for its collaboration and commitment to helping turn this vision into reality.
“This is a defining step forward for our organization and our fans,” said Tina Baker-Cornett, General Manager of the Nanaimo NightOwls. “We’re always looking for ways to elevate the experience at the ballpark, and this videoboard allows us to create something more immersive, more engaging, and more memorable for everyone who walks through our gates.”
Serauxmen Stadium, which opened 50 years ago, has never had a videoboard in its proud history.
The videoboard will make its debut on Opening Day of the NightOwls’ fifth WCL season on June 2, setting the stage for an exciting new era of baseball in Nanaimo.
Don’t miss out on the excitement as we raise the bar even higher!
Secure your Single Game, 10 Game Flex Passes, and limited Season Tickets now at
www.NanaimoNightOwls.com/ticketinfo
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