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NorthPaws end longest road swing with defeat in Kelowna

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1 year ago

July 2, 2023

Dugout Wire Service

Author: Larry Read

KELOWNA, BC—The saying “home sweet home” means more to the Kamloops NorthPaws than ever before.

The Paws ended their longest road trip of the 2023 West Coast League season on Friday night (June 30) as they fell 14-4 to the host Kelowna Falcons. The game was played at Elks Stadium and is the beginning of a three game weekend series between the two geographical rivals. The NorthPaws have played their last seven games away from home.

Kamloops led 2-0 after a half inning. It was the only time they would lead in the contest. Kelowna scored five times in the first, added two more in the second, two in the sixth inning and added four more runs in the seventh inning as they moved to 13-11 on the year.

JP Smith (West Sacremento, CA) led the offence for the Falcons. He went 4-5 with five runs batted in and two runs scored. He smashed a two run homer off reliever Wyatt Hardy (Parker, Colorado) in the sixth inning. It was his second home run of the season.

Jonas Salk (Fairfax, CA) was 3-6 with three runs batted in and two runs scored for the Falcons. Jacob Deveny (Prosper, TX) was 3-6 with four runs scored. Trey Duffield (Houston, TX) was 3-3 with two runs batted in and a run scored.

For Kamloops, Robin Villeneuve (Gatineau, QC) was 2-4 with a run scored and a RBI. Jude Hall (Chilliwack, BC) was 2-5 with two runs batted in.

Nolan Patterson garnered his first win of the year for Kelowna. Sarting his fifth game of the year, the Henderson, Nevada pitcher went two innings giving up four hits, striking out three, giving up four runs and walking three.

Christian Spitz (Overland Park, Kansas) was tagged with the loss for the Paws. He is 1-2 on the year. Spitz started and gave up seven hits, seven runs walked one and struck one in an inning of work.

Kamloops has lost their last seven outings and fell to 5-20 on the season. They managed six hits and committed four errors while Kelowna had 19 hits and no errors.

The NorthPaws debuted two players in this contest: second baseman Phoenix Sommay and outfielder Casey Wayne. Wayne was 0-1 with a run scored while Sommay was 0-2 Sommay was recently picked up after being released by the Victoria HarbourCats.

Link to Scoresheet: http://baseball.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=598567

Kamloops and Kelowna head north for games tomorrow and Sunday. Opening pitch Canada Day is 6:35 PM. Sunday’s tilt has a 2:05 PM start time. There will be Canada Day celebrations at Dearborn Ford Field at Norbrock Stadium on Saturday. Sunday’s game will be “Family Day” at the park. It is sponsored by Save On Foods.

All West Coast League games are available via their website: https://wcleague.watch.pixellot.tv/

I Some NorthPaws home games will also be shown on Shaw TV in Kamloops (Cable 10 or 105 with Blue Curve).

TAILGATE PARTY:

The Molson’s Tailgate Party is hoppin’ before every NorthPaws home game. It runs Tuesday through Saturday 5-630 PM. The Party runs Sundays noon-1 PM. Hotdogs and a Pilsner are sold for $ 12.00 plus tax.

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

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3 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

12 hours 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

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2 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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