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Victoria HarbourCats – ‘Cats grab first win of 2024, thump NorthPaws in Kamloops

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June 1, 2024, Kamloops, BC – The Victoria HarbourCats used a six-run second inning to cruise to a 11-2 win over the Kamloops NorthPaws Saturday evening in West Coast League baseball action at Norbrock Stadium in Kamloops.

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The second inning outburst, that came off former HarbourCats pitcher Josh Berenbaum (2023), was aided by a pair of NorthPaws errors, and highlighted by a two-run home run from Ny’Zaiah Thompson, the first HarbourCats long ball of the season.

Victoria’s Flynn Ridley started the game for the HarbourCats, but left the game after one pitch when Kamloops leadoff batter Alec Gomez scorched a line drive off Ridley’s right elbow. That caused a bit of a delay as reliever Dustin Davidson needed time to warm-up. The easy going lefty was not phased however and retired the first three batters he saw, two on strikeouts, to end the inning without damage.

Davidson would pitch another scoreless inning and then be followed with pitching by committee relief work from Jacob Thompson, Brooks Brewster, Brett Paterson, Chris Gaudio, Jalen Sami and Mason Chamberlain, who, while they kept Kamloops largely at bay, combined to hit nine NorthPaws batters on the night with pitches.

Offensively, in addition to Thompson’s blast and two-hit night, Tyrus Hall had a three-hit night with two RBI, while Aric Anderson and Jake Haggard, both had a pair of hits and an RBI in the winning cause.

The HarbourCats will go for the series win in game three of the series on Sunday afternoon in Kamloops. Malik Harris is scheduled for the start with a 2:35 pm start time. They will then head to Kelowna for a three-game series with the Falcons before returning to Victoria  for the home opener against the Wenatchee AppleSox on Friday June 7th at 6:35 pm.

Tickets for that game, which will likely feature the WCL debut of both Lucas and Manny Ramirez Jr, sons of MLB superstar Manny Ramirez, are going fast and can be found on-line at http://harbourcats.com/tickets or can be bought at the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street.

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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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