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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats back in the win column with win over Riverhawks

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1 year ago

June 21, 2023

Dugout Wire Service

Tyler Davis got the ‘Cats on the scoreboard with a first inning RBI single (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart

June 20, 2023

Victoria, BC – The losing streak stops at one.

Dallas Macias had a three-hit night, had two walks, two RBI and two runs scored to help lead the Victoria HarbourCats to a 7-4 win over the Edmonton Riverhawks in West Coast League action Tuesday night at Wilsons Group Stadium in Victoria.

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The win improves the HarbourCats record to 12-4 overall (9-1 at home) and keeps them in the hunt for the first-half North Division title, with Bellingham (10-3), who lost 6-4 to Kelowna, and Wenatchee (11-4), who were rained out in Kamloops.

The HarbourCats jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first thanks to RBI-singles from Tyler Davis and Macias, but saw that lead disappear in the third, when the ‘Hawks finally got to ‘Cats starter Jack Seward for three runs.

Dallas Macias had a three-hit night to pace the HarbourCats 13-hit attack (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

A solo home run by Nick Dumesnil in the bottom of the fourth brought the HarbourCats even and then runs in each of the bottom of the fifth sixth, seventh and eighth innings, put the game out of reach for the Riverhawks.

Along with Macias, Hudson Shupe also had a three-hit night, raising his average to a scorching .563 since joining the team last weekend, while Demesnil, Davis and Brandon Green each finished the night with a pair of hits.

Jack Seward made his fourth start of the year for the HarbourCats Tuesday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

On the mound, Logan MacNeil gets the win in relief of Seward, throwing 2.1 innings of scoreless relief. Brett Harvey and Ryan Magdic also saw activity, each with a pair of innings to close out the game.

For Edmonton, Daniel Calabrese had a three-hit night with a double, RBI and a run scored, while Noah Boughton and Tommy Takayoshi contributed two hits each to the losing cause. Starter Halen Knoll takes the loss, giving up four runs on nine hits over five innings of work.

The HarbourCats and Riverhawks are right back at it on Wednesday night at 6:35 pm on National Indigenous People’s Day. Fans are encouraged to wear orange shirts in honor of the residential school survivors and to come out and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. The series then concludes on Thursday night with another 6:35 pm start.

Nick Dumesnil had a double and a home-run to hep the HarbourCats defeat Edmonton Tuesday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Tickets for those games and all HarbourCats home games are available on-line at https://harbourcats.com/tickets. They can also be bought in advance at the HarbourCats office at 1814 Vancouver Street, or at the stadium box office starting one hour before game time.

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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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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

Published

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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