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Owls above .500 going into WCL second half

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This is the perfect time for evaluation and planning — 27 regular season games down for the Nanaimo NightOwls, and a 14-13 record marked by streaks and periods of stellar play.

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Including a weekend sweep of the Port Angeles Lefties — near flawless baseball by the NightOwls on the Canada Day weekend.

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The NightOwls will see non-league action this week at friendly Serauxmen Stadium — the Redmond Dudes on Monday, then a much-anticipated two game set against the best of Nanaimo local baseball players, Tuesday and Wednesday — and that gives the coaching staff an ideal opportunity to set up the second half chase for a playoff spot. The final 27 games open with a three game set in Walla Walla (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) before home games next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with the Wenatchee AppleSox.

The second year WCL team, with glorious weather nearly every home game and more in the forecast, opened with a sweep of the Walla Walla Sweets, then posted nearly half of the losses to date in being swept at Kelowna and at home in three close games against perennial power Bellingham.

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Posting a 4-2 records in home-and-home series with Edmonton and Port Angeles, and splitting six games with Yakima Valley, the NightOwls find themselves trailing Bellingham, Wenatchee and Victoria, but in a deadlock with Kelowna for the presumed final playoff berth.

The excitement comes from averaging nearly six runs per game, led by dynamic shortstop and leadoff man Elijah Ickes, who is heading to the University of Hawaii this fall. RBI production has come from Ethan Rivera, Wylie Waters, Brandon Hupe and Aaron Marsh, with notable contributions from Riley Paulino, Reid Little and Mikey Easter. Rivera is tied for second in the league in home runs with four while Waters is third in average at .379.

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On the mound, Bear Pinedo (three saves) has been the best reliever in the WCL with 18 strikeouts in 10 innings and just one hit allowed. Starters Payton Robertson, Seth Gurr, Cooper Littledike, Luca Hines, Nathan Buchan and Conner Gleissner are backed by a deep bullpen, giving Pitching Coach Gorm Heimueller plenty of options to manage over the final 27 games and into the playoffs.

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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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