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NightOwls Drop Series Finale in Wenatchee

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WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Nanaimo NightOwls will finish ninth overall in the West Coast League for the second season in a row. Problem is, in the 16-team league, the best eight records make the playoffs.

The NightOwls, who have put scares into the top WCL squads all season, dropped a 6-3 score Sunday evening to the AppleSox in Wenatchee. The loss ended the playoff hunt that had been the team’s goal.

The NightOwls have been involved in 15 games decided by a run in the final inning and 11 of those ended as walkoff victories — turn the 5-10 record in those suspenseful games around, and the NightOwls are in first place.

The NightOwls are 25-26 overall and 13-11 in the second half. Sunday’s results around the league mean the four North Division playoff clubs will be the AppleSox, Edmonton Riverhawks, Bellingham Bells and the Island rival Victoria HarbourCats. Positioning is still to be determined.

There will be playoff baseball at Serauxmen Stadium in Nanaimo however — the HarbourCats will have to play their home dates in Nanaimo because the City of Victoria promised the field in the capital city to the BC Lions for preparations for a CFL game later in the month. It is expected the HarbourCats will play on Saturday night against an opponent to be determined.

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Trailing 4-0 on Sunday, the NightOwls scored three runs in the seventh inning and had a runner in scoring position in the eighth when it was still a one-run game. Wenatchee scored two in the bottom of the eighth to put the game away.

Nanaimo starter Aidan Boice was masterful with five strong innings, striking out seven with no walks, one earned run and just three hits. Paul Montgomery, Fareed Ahmed and David Stewart threw in relief.

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Noah Hata had two hits and Kurt Felix had a triple in the seventh inning, one of his two hits.

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The NightOwls are now done with road games for the season and have three home games left — Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will give fans the chance to see this team one last time and thank them for their hard work. This was a scrappy NightOwls team with character all the way through, never giving up.

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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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