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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats comeback secures series win in Kelowna

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6 months ago

June 6, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

June 5, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kelowna, BC – Camden Sos had three hits and scored three runs and the HarbourCats scored five times in the eighth inning, to overcome a 5-4 deficit and defeat the Kelowna Falcons 9-5 Wednesday night in West Coast League action at Elks Stadium in Kelowna.

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The win gives the HarbourCats the series win, and improves their record to 4-2 on the season, all on the road to start the year. They keep pace with both Nanaimo and Wenatchee at the top of the North Division, with all teams now having four wins on the season.

The HarbourCats trailed early in this one, as a Matthew Pena three-run home run off ‘Cats starter Ryne Palmer in the bottom of the first put the Falcons up 3-0.

Victoria battled back with one in the second and three more in the third to jump ahead 4-3 only to surrender runs in the fourth and sixth to trail the Falcons 5-4 at that point.

In the decisive eighth inning, Victoria took advantage of two Kelowna errors, a pair of walks and three wild pitches to score their five runs on just a pair of hits – singles from Garett Teuinissen, his second of the night, and Sos, to lead off the inning.

Palmer went four full innings, giving up four runs on five hits while striking out three. Jake Finklestein was brilliant in three innings of relief, striking out four and getting the win, while Brandon Bertsch threw a clean eighth and Carson Cormier shut the door, striking out all three batters in the ninth to close it out.

The HarbourCats now head home for their home opener on Friday June 7, 6:35 pm against the Wenatchee AppleSox. Tickets are selling fast for that game and are available online at http://harbourcats.com/tickets, by coming to the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street in advance, or by calling 778-265-0327. The box office and gates at the park will open at 5:30 on Friday and at 5:00 on Saturday, our first fireworks night of the year!

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

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2 days ago

November 22, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

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

Published

2 days 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

Published

4 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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