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Victoria HarbourCats – Bats come alive on fireworks night, HarbourCats level the series with 9-6 win

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Nine runs on nine hits led the HarbourCats to the win, bouncing back from Friday’s defeat (Photo: @JustinPMorash)

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The post-game fireworks show was not the only explosive at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park. The Victoria HarbourCats offense exploded for nine runs, taking the win 9-6.

It was a patient approach early from the Cats as they scored their first two runs on a bases-loaded walk and hit by pitch. Wenatchee AppleSox starter Samuel Round threw 35 pitches before being replaced after pitching just two-thirds of the first inning.

The HarbourCats extended their lead in the second inning to 4-1 with Camden Sos (TCU) and Cam Schneider (Fresno State) both with two-out RBI singles.

Left fielder Manny Ramirez Jr. dives in an attempt to make the catch (Photo: @JustinPMorash)

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Starting pitcher Malik Harris (University of Memphis) pitched into the fourth inning in his second Cats start, giving up three earned runs on four hits, and striking out two.

The AppleSox clawed their way back into the game off the back of a two-run home run by Antonio Gianni in the fourth, and tying the game 4-4 in the fifth.

In the bottom half of the fifth, Cats leadoff man Garrett Teunissen (Cal State San Marcos) came up to the plate with the bases loaded and hit a bullet into the right-centre gap to score three with a triple, making it 7-4.

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After his brother Lucas made his HarbourCats debut in last night’s game, debutant Manny Ramirez Jr. put the game beyond doubt in the seventh inning with his first hit of the season, a single up the middle scoring two more runs, making it a 9-4 ballgame.

North Saanich’s Jacob Thompson (Minot State) and Victoria’s Owen Luchies (Long Island University) pitched in relief, with Luchies striking out three over two shutout innings. Holden Hess (ULM) and Payton Hawkinson (Cal State Fullerton) made their HarbourCats debut out of the bullpen, with Hawkinson striking out the last two batters of the game to give his team the victory.

HarbourCats have stolen six bases in back-to back games this series (Photo: @JustinPMorash)

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The series is up for grabs tomorrow at 1:05 PM. Victoria native Jack Finn is your projected starting pitcher. Get tickets for the rubber match 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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February 7, 2025

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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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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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