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Victoria HarbourCats – AppleSox spoil the home opener party, beat the HarbourCats 3-2 in extras

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Elijah Higginbottom hit the mound just 24 hours after arriving in Victoria and was dominant over five innings (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

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VICTORIA, B.C. – Elijah Higginbottom of Tacoma CC had a strong start in his Victoria HarbourCats debut but it wasn’t enough as the Wenatchee AppleSox came from behind to win 3-2 in 12 innings.

The Cats got on the board early due to the speed of Ny’Zaiah Thompson. After stealing 2nd, a double steal drew a throw to the trail runner which was dropped and allowed Thompson to round third and score on the play.

Garrett Teunissen (Cal State San Marcos), who leads the team with a .346 average, hit a double off the Wilson’s Group sign in left field with two outs in the third. Camden Sos (TCU) took advantage of the two-out rally, driving his second basemen in with a single up the middle.

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A two-run lead was all Higginbottom needed as he kept AppleSox batters guessing over five shutout innings. He had four strikeouts, allowed just a single hit, and walked none as he made quick work of a lineup that came into this game averaging over eight runs scored a game. He threw 37 of his 51 pitches for strikes.

After a three up three down inning from Kade Douglas in the sixth, he ran into trouble by hitting the first batter of the seventh inning. An RBI double was followed by a wild pitch and all of a sudden the game was tied 2-2.

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Both teams had their chances late in the game but there were no more runs until an RBI single in the 12th inning by AppleSox leftfielder Antonio Gianni.

The Cats threatened to rally in the bottom half but Teunissen grounded into a double play to end the game with a couple of men aboard.

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Lucas Ramirez made his highly-anticipated HarbourCats debut going 1-4 with a single. The highlight of the game was no doubt Lucas’ catch to rob Damon Gaither of extra bases to end the top of the ninth. Lucas almost made it a storybook ending as he flew out to deep centre in the bottom half.

Tomorrow is our first fireworks night of the season! Tickets are selling fast for that game and are available online at http://harbourcats.com/tickets, by coming to the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street in advance, or by calling 778-265-0327. The box office and gates at the park will open at 5:00 PM on Saturday.

The Victoria HarbourCats are proud to announce direct links to a DOWNLOADABLE SCHEDULE that will work on your iPhone or tablet, your Google calendar, or your Android device. Click here to access the calendars! Contact zach@harbourcats.com if you have any problems downloading the calendar to your device.

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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

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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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