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Victoria HarbourCats – Berezowski goes deep twice as Cats win big
Jai Berezowski had three hits and three RBIs, including a pair of home runs (Photo: Justin P. Morash)
July 17, 2025
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VICTORIA, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats came out on top in non-league action Thursday night, defeating the Victoria Mavericks 12-2.
Victoria native Jack Finn (Illinois State) started for the HarbourCats and got off to a great start with a three-up-three-down first inning. He surrendered a solo home run to Dylan Price in the top of the third inning, and then gave up a second run on a Josh Walker RBI single later in the frame. The lefty’s evening was done after three innings, giving up a pair of runs on four hits while striking out two.
The Cats answered back in the bottom half through a Jai Berezowski (Golden Tide) solo home run and a Connor Ross (Cal Baptist) two-out RBI single to tie the game up 2-2.
Clayton Broeder (Angelo State) made his Cats debut out of the bullpen and threw two scoreless innings, striking out four and collecting the win.
Jack Finn made his first appearance since June 12 (Photo: Justin P. Morash)
The HarbourCats blew the game wide open with a five-run fourth inning. Dillon Lopez (St. Mary’s) and Isaiah Afework (TAMU-CC) both hit solo home runs. Berezowski crushed his second home run of the game over the scoreboard in left field. A Jake Butler (George Mason) sacrifice fly capped off the huge inning, giving the Cats a 7-2 lead.
Butler drove in his second run of the game with an RBI single in the sixth inning that extended his team’s lead to 9-2. Peter Tassler (MSU Denver) recorded his first hit as a HarbourCat, an RBI single to make it 10-2 in the seventh inning. The hosts tacked on two more runs in the eighth to push the lead to 12-2.
Jacob Thompson (Minot State), Dillon Dibrell (Central Oklahoma), and Tristin Thomas (West Texas A&M) all pitched in relief for the Cats, combining for four scoreless innings.
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The HarbourCats are back in West Coast League action tomorrow at 6:35 PM in Bellingham as they open a three-game set against the Bells. The Cats lead the North Division second-half standings with a 10-2 record, while the Bells sit three games back of the lead with a 7-5 record.
Kamana Nahaku had two hits in his second game back with the HarbourCats (Photo: Justin P. Morash)
Due to popular demand, we are expanding our $12 Tuesday seats. ALL remaining Premium Reserved seats (normally $22 a seat), on July 22 vs Dub Sea and July 29 vs Kamloops, are now just $12. PLUS, WE NOW HAVE $12 THURSDAYS! All remaining Premium Reserved seats for our Thursday games on July 17, July 24 and July 31 are now just $12. Come watch the best baseball in town for the best price anywhere!
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10 and 32-Game Flex Passes and Single Game Tickets are on sale for all home games and “Showcase” events through the HarbourCats’ new and one-and-only ticketing partner SHOWPASS at harbourcats.com/tickets.
Tickets and merchandise can also be purchased in person at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or by calling 778-265-0327.
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Respected island businessman John Wilson has been named President of the company that oversees the successful collegiate baseball teams based in Victoria and Nanaimo.
Wilson, the CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce and whose family owns and operates the Wilson’s Group of Companies, has been part of the core ownership group of the Victoria HarbourCats since 2015, and the Nanaimo NightOwls since inception in 2020 (started play in 2022). The NightOwls, a rival to the HarbourCats on the field, play at historic Serauxmen Stadium.
Wilson takes the position from Ken Swanson, who remains on the board after a solid 10-year run as team president. The group also operates the Victoria Collegiate (CCBC) baseball program and the busy indoor facility on Cook St., the Edwards Family Training Centre.
“Ken has led the corporate structure well, and he’s deserving of a break,” said Wilson. “We have a strong and committed group of owners and staff and a refresh is good for us all, keeping these teams playing great baseball and positively impacting these amazing communities in a stable, creative manner. Ken literally leaves big shoes to fill.”
The HarbourCats, which started play in 2013, will host the WCL All-Star Game in 2026 and 2027, showcasing the island’s immense love of baseball and the team that helped produce eight current MLB players including Nathan Lukes (Blue Jays), Nick Pivetta (Padres), Cade Smith (Guardians), Andrew Vaughn (Brewers) and Chase Meidroth (White Sox). The 2026 all-star festival will take place July 14-15 using Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park and sites around the South Island, with exciting details to come.
Wilson and Swanson lead a nine-member ownership group that includes Rich Harder, Helen Edwards, Mike Macdonell, Sean Finn, Vic Vendetti, John Schnaderbeck and Jim Swanson.
“No one knows the community like John, so we are all looking forward to what will be a flawless transition that will bring some new life to the organization,” said Ken Swanson.
The management structure remains the same — former GM Jim Swanson in the Managing Partner role, overseeing day-to-day operations, assisted by Adrian Somers (Business Operations and Marketing). In Victoria, Christian Stewart (General Manager) and John Pollard (Marketing Director) remain in place, while Tina Cornett continues her strong leadership in Nanaimo as General Manager, with Kent Malpass overseeing the concession.
The teams maintain wholly separate coaching staffs and recruiting processes — veteran Todd Haney, a five-year MLB player, as the sixth-year Head Coach in Victoria, and local product Cody Andreychuk, a collegiate program head coach at University of Pikeville, enters his second season in Nanaimo, assisted by pitching coach Gorman Heimueller, who has three World Series rings from his 50 years in the game.
Tickets are selling fast…get yours today. www.NanaimoNightOwls.com/ticketinfo
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Victoria HarbourCats – John Wilson named president of island WCL teams, HarbourCats and NightOwls
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Victoria HarbourCats – Four San Jose State stars slated to land in Victoria this summer
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January 20, 2026
VICTORIA, BC — A former HarbourCats outfielder, a member of the record-breaking WCL team in 2016, knew he wanted to send players he now coaches to a great summer baseball factory.
Jarron Silva, then an outfielder from UCLA, really enjoyed his time in Victoria, on a team that won a record 40 games, including 19 in a row at one point.
Now as an assistant coach at San Jose State, he connected with veteran HarbourCats coach Todd Haney to secure development spots for two pitchers and two position players.
“Jarron was a spark plug for that 2016 team, and he remembers the fan support and atmosphere at Wilson’s Group Stadium at RAP — Victoria is a baseball city,” said Managing Partner Jim Swanson. “We are excited to see the pitchers signed, and to see the power in Rohne Klein and Ethan Nunez — they have the potential to represent Victoria when we host the WCL All-Star Game on July 15.”
Four Spartans and a versatile fielder from George Mason, Matthew Westley, have been signed by Coach Haney:
- RHP Landon Marchetti, San Jose State, 5-11/190, Brentwood, CA
- RHP Spencer Kratt, San Jose State, 6-0/210, Woodland Hills, CA
- IF Rohne Klein, San Jose State, 6-4/230, L/R, Renton, WA
- OF Ethan Nunez, San Jose State, 6-4/190, R/R, Chino Hills, CA
- IF/OF Matthew Westley, George Mason, 6-1/210, R/R, Manassas, VA
Marchetti, previously at UC San Diego, has nearly 30 games of college experience, including five starts, and used a lower lefty arm slot to register high strikeout numbers in high school. Kratt is a power righty who runs it up to 92, a transfer from LA Valley College.
Landon Marchetti delivers a pitch while playing for the UC San Diego in 2025.
Klein, a transfer to SJSU from Utah, is a developing power bat who also is noted for a strong arm — can play third, outfield or first. He’s an athlete, playing both quarterback and linebacker on his high school team.
Nunez is a transfer from Colorado Mesa, where he was the RMAC freshman of the year — and he will miss the spring as a redshirt to get an injury fully rehabbed, but will be good to go for summer. At Colorado Mesa, he hit .356 with 14 bombs.
The lone non-SJSU addition announced by Coach Haney is utility guy Westley, formerly of Virginia Tech and now at George Mason. He has two summers of experience in the Cal Ripken Collegiate League.
The Victoria HarbourCats will begin their 2026 West Coast League season in late May of 2026, with the home opener against the Edmonton Riverhawks scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Plenty of excitement is on board for 2026 including:
- Three fireworks nights (June 6, 30 and August 3)
- Two 11:00 AM School Spirit Games (June 4 and 18)
- Five Family Fun Sunday Matinees (June 7, 14, 28 July 19 and 26)
- $12 Tuesdays and Thursdays (June 16, July 2, 7, 9, 28 and 30)
Season ticket memberships, single-game tickets, 12-game flex packs (new for 2026!) and 2026 WCL All-Star Game ticket packages are now on sale for the HarbourCats 2026 season at http://harbourcats.com/tickets.
All ticket types and team merchandise are also available at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street, Tuesday thru Friday, 10am-5pm.
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