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Victoria HarbourCats – ‘Cats Offence keeps rolling, eighth win in a row at home

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1 year ago

June 18, 2023

Dugout Wire Service

Hudson Shupe was four for four on Saturday with a triple, double and four runs scored (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart

June 17, 2023

Victoria, BC – Whatever the HarbourCats host families are feeding their players is certainly working. The HarbourCats stayed undefeated in eight home games thus far in 2023, handing the Yakima Valley Pippins an 11-4 loss Saturday evening at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria.

The win is the HarbourCats fifth in a row overall, second in a row over Yakima, and their 11-3 record now vaults them into a first place tie with the idle Bellingham Bells in the West Coast League’s North Division.

Shortstop Hudson Shupe awaits a throw to second as a Yakima player steals a base (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Leading the way for the HarbourCats was catcher Russell Young who had a grand slam to break the game open in the fifth inning, finishing with five RBI on the day, and Hudson Shupe, who was four for four with a triple, double and a walk, scoring four times. Also having a good night was Tyler Davis, with three hits, three RBI and two runs scored.

Benny Roebuck pitched five innings of two-hit ball against Yakima Saturday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

On the mound Benny Roebuck (1-1) gave the ‘Cats five innings of two-hit ball to get the win, giving up a pair of runs while striking out three. Josh Berenbaum and Carson Latimer each pitched two innings in relief.

Starter Derek McNary took the loss for Yakima, going three innings and giving up six runs on six hits, striking out just one.

Catcher Russell Young (left), here chatting with starter Benny Roebuck, had a grand slam and five RBI in Saturday’s win (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

The HarbourCats and Pippins will complete their three-game series on Sunday with a special Father’s Day Matinee at 1:05 pm. At that game the HarbourCats will be debuting a new set of jerseys thanks to Dodd’s Furniture who are the sponsors for the day. Tickets are selling fast for that game with limited reserve seating remaining, but plenty of general admission seating available, as well as single tickets on the third base party deck.

Tickets as always for Sunday’s game as well as all HarbourCats games are available at Select Your Tickets at https://harbourcats.com/tickets.

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

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7 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 21, 2024

VICTORIA, B.C. — Different sports, but the same community ideals.

The Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls, of baseball’s West Coast League, and the Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL), have entered into a strategic partnership intended to assist the entities in growing grassroots sports and improving facilities on Vancouver Island.

The VISL provides programming and championships on the Island and leads leagues which give the best soccer players an avenue to play the sport for life. Championships such as the Jackson Cup, with many finals played at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, serve as the crown jewel of the VISL.

More than 6,000 participants are involved with the VISL — sports fans, who will keep track of the Island’s top baseball programs, the HarbourCats and NightOwls, who combined to draw more than 100,000 spectators in 2024.

The baseball teams and VISL will jointly promote each others’ schedules, and provide opportunities for youth participation.

“The atmosphere at HarbourCats and NightOwls games showcase the top fan engagement on the Island, a true gathering point in our communities,” said VISL Executive Director Vince Greco.

“Baseball fans are soccer fans, and soccer fans are baseball fans — it’s about supporting quality programs on the island and furthering awareness. Adding youth opportunities between the two will be the cherry on top.”

Watch for VISL events to recognize the work of the HarbourCats and NightOwls, and feature baseball games to celebrate the success of the VISL.

For more information on the VISL and their programs and offerings, please visit their website HERE.

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The HarbourCats 2025 schedule has now been announced! DETAILS HERE

Single-game tickets and 10-game flex pack voucher renewals are NOT YET AVAILABLE, but will be once the ticketing system is set up for the 2025 season. We will announce this when ready!

Season tickets and 10- game flex packs ARE available for sale by dropping in to the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or calling 778-265-0327.

Existing Season Ticket holders are encouraged, if they have not already done so, to renew their seats as soon as possible so as to lock in their seats for what is going to be another great season of HarbourCats Baseball.

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VISL, and HarbourCats/NightOwls, enter strategic partnership

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16 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Different sports, but the same community ideals.

The Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls, of baseball’s West Coast League, and the Vancouver Island Soccer League, have entered into a strategic partnership intended to assist the entities in growing grassroots sports and improving facilities on Vancouver Island.

The baseball teams and VISL will jointly promote each others’ schedules, and provide opportunities for youth participation.

“Baseball fans are soccer fans, and soccer fans are baseball fans — it’s about supporting quality programs on the island and furthering awareness. Adding youth opportunities between the two will be the cherry on top.”

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Victoria HarbourCats – You’re Invited! Christmas Open House, November 28-29

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2 days ago

November 19, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Please join us as we usher in the Holiday Season with our annual Christmas Open House!

When: Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29
Time: 12 Noon to 7 PM each day
Where: HarbourCats office 101-1814 Vancouver Street.

Come by to say hello and enjoy some hot cider and other beverages and snacks and talk about our upcoming 2025 season!

Plenty of merchandise on hand for the HarbourCats fan on your Christmas list – all at 20% off for the month of November! Plus plenty of HarbourCats and Victoria Golden Tide items available on our special $10.00 clearance rack!

Season tickets and 10-game flex packs will also be available for sale and as a special BLACK FRIDAY bonus, we will throw in a free-gift with the purchase of any 10-pack or season ticket package.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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