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Victoria HarbourCats – AppleSox’s big sixth inning proves the difference, beat the HarbourCats 5-2

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A beautiful Sunday afternoon for baseball at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats offence could not string hits together consistently as they dropped the series finale to the Wenatchee AppleSox 5-2.

Victoria native Jack Finn (pictured below) started his second game of the season and was locked in early. The Illinois State freshman faced the minimum in his three innings, striking out four, and giving up zero hits.

(Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Camden Sos (TCU) gave the Cats a 1-0 lead in the third inning with a two-out double down the line in left. Sos contributed in all facets of the game, flashing the leather on a line drive in the fourth, and catching a runner sleeping for an unassisted double play in the fifth. The infielder from Alpine, California was not done impacting the game there. After a walk in the sixth inning, he stole second and third, where he ended up scoring due to an errant throw into left field by AppleSox catcher Joe Scheffler.

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Jalen Sami (Golden Tide) pitched two scoreless innings in the fourth and the fifth, giving up zero hits.

Garrett Villa (Angelo State) retired the first two hitters in the sixth inning before getting himself into trouble. Left-hander Spencer Hatch (Tarleton State) came in to pitch with runners on the corners but walked Max Hartman to load the bases. Kade Benavidez then cleared the bases with a double over the head of right fielder Lucas Ramirez. Antonio Gianni was up next and drove Benavidez in with a double of his own to give the AppleSox a 4-1 lead.

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That score line proved too big of a mountain to climb for the Cats offence as they were unable to get anything going late in the game. Benavidez closed out the last three innings on the bump for the Sox, striking out four and giving up zero runs.

Canadian Paralympic Gold Medalist Tyler Tucker threw out the first pitch after skydiving onto the field pre-game (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

The HarbourCats are back in action on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:35 PM, welcoming the Nanaimo NightOwls to Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park. Get tickets at http://harbourcats.com/tickets, by coming to the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street in advance, or by calling 778-265-0327.

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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