HarbourCats starting pitcher Jack Seward delivers a pitch Friday night in the ‘Cats 8-4 win over Wenatchee (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)
Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart
June 14, 2023
Victoria, BC – Tripp Clark’s 3-run homer in the bottom of the 5th inning helped the HarbourCats overcome a 4-0 deficit and move on to an 8-4 win over the Wenatchee AppleSox in West Coast League action at Wilson’s Group Stadium on Friday.
The win improved the ‘Cats second half-record to 7-3 (26-11 overall) and was their 18th win at home against just one loss. It also gave them the first salvo in what is a key North Division series, handing the AppleSox their first loss of the second half of the season and ending their six-game win streak.
The AppleSox looked to be in control of the game after scoring four runs in the top of the 5th inning, keyed by RBI singles from Mason Strong and Reeve Brown. However they gave two of those back in the bottom of the inning following RBI singles from Hudson Shupe and Tyler Davis.
That set the stage for Davis, who launched the first pitch he saw from Wenatchee starter Ryan Martinez 379 feet over the left field scoreboard to put the ‘Cats into a 5-4 lead.
Tyler Davis had a pair of hits an RBI and a run scored in the win over Wenatchee Friday (Photo: Christian J, Stewart)
Victoria would add some insurance with a run in the 7th and two more in the 8th and then the rest was up to reliever Carson Latimer who shut Wenatchee down over the last three innings to secure the win.
Also having a big night for Victoria was second baseman Marco Pirruccello who had three hits, including an RBI-double, while Tyler Davis and Michael Crossland added two hits to the winning effort.
The HarbourCats will look to win the series on Saturday night, when they send Levi Abbot to the mound for the 6:35pm start. It is Harvey the HarbourCats’ Birthday so it will be a fun evening of mascot fun at the park. The series then concludes on Sunday with a 1:05 pm matinee on the annual Bark in the Park Day.
Victoria, BC – The Victoria HarbourCats are pleased to announce that their 2026 Summer Kids Camps offerings, sponsored by A&W, are now available for registration, including a FREE, one-day, MLB sponsored camp on MLB PlayBall Weekend, Saturday June 6th!
All camps will be run by Victoria HarbourCats and Victoria Collegiate Cats players and coaches and take place either at Wilson’s Group Stadium or at our indoor Edwards Family Training Centre on Cook Street.
THE OFFERINGS
MLB PLAY BALL WEEKEND CAMP Saturday, June 6th, 12 noon to 3pm, Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park FREE ADMISSION, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, Limited to 100 Registrants Boys and girls ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate in the FREE three-hour camp at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park on Saturday, June 6 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 pm. The camp is designed to give boys and girls the opportunity to develop their skills, regardless of experience or ability. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
OUTDOOR SUMMER CAMPS, AGES 8-17 Weekly camps beginning July 7th and ending August 28th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park $225-$350 per player depending on week, all 8 weeks $2000. Limited to 30 registrants per week. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
INDOOR SUMMER CAMPS, HALF-DAY, AGES 8-11 Weekly camps beginning July 7th and ending August 28th, 9:00 AM to 12 Noon Edwards Family Training Centre $200-$250 per player depending on week, all 8 weeks $1,900. Limited to 15 registrants per week. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
INDOOR SUMMER CAMPS, HALF-DAY, AGES 12-17 Weekly camps beginning July 7th and ending August 28th, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Edwards Family Training Centre $200-$250 per player depending on week, all 8 weeks $1,900. Limited to 15 registrants per week. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
Our camps usually fill up fast, so please be sure to register today to secure your spot.
If you have any questions, please contact HarbourCats GM Christian Stewart at chris@harbourcats.com.
The Victoria HarbourCats are proud to recognize local company Emery Electric, a proud local business founded in 1930 by Ernie Emery and now overseen by Derek Emery.
What is this recognition all about? Well, working with the HarbourCats and the City of Victoria, Emery Electric has provided a major power upgrade to what is known during the baseball season as Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park — one that brings significant environmental improvements.
“What was completed by Emery Electric earlier this year is a significant piece of quality work and infrastructure improvement we are proud to have put in place — and it will bring enhanced service capacity to all who use the City-owned facility,” said Jim Swanson, Managing Partner of the HarbourCats. “There should be no more brown-outs in that area. Derek and his staff are so community-minded, it’s hard to describe.
“We can’t yell ‘THANK YOU’ loud enough. It’s a big addition for the City, no cost to taxpayers, and we are proud to help contribute.”
In short, the work will provide power for the equivalent of four food trucks along Caledonia Avenue — a cabinet housing 4x30amp, 120/208 volt, and 4x15amp, 120 volt was installed in the off-season. That means generators and various fuels, and the associated hum of the engines, can be removed from the park (gas and diesel prices these days, anyone?).
Cup-A-Roni is one of many food trucks operating during HarbourCats games that will benefit from the power upgrades installed during the off season.
Emery Electric is nearing 100 years of serving Victoria and indeed all of Vancouver Island in commercial, industrial and marine electrical contracting.
The HarbourCats have been the main user of Royal Athletic Park since 2013, the longest continuous single user group in the history of the facility, which opened in May of 1908. The HarbourCats have contributed many improvements including dressing room upgrades, the movable fence, and enhanced seating areas, all with no taxpayer burden.
The HarbourCats begin their 2026 season on May 29th with a visit to Portland and then return to Victoria for the Home Opener against the Edmonton Riverhawks on Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 pm.
Season tickets, single-game tickets, 12 and 32-game flex packs are now on sale at harbourcats.com/tickets or at the HarbourCats office at 1814 Vancouver Street.
Tickets for the All-Star Home Run Derby on July 14th are currently available in a package that also include tickets for the WCL All Star Game that will be held on Wednesday, July 15th and feature the top players in the league. Prices for the package start at $40 for General Admission seats to $85 for field level Diamond Club Seats, and can be purchased ON-LINE, or by visiting the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street, just around the corner from the stadium.
The Nanaimo NightOwls are raising the bar for fan engagement with the introduction of a brand-new videoboard ahead of the club’s highly anticipated fifth West Coast League season.
This major addition to historic Serauxmen Stadium will transform the in-game experience, delivering dynamic replays, interactive features, contests, live broadcast integration, and enhanced entertainment that brings fans closer to the action than ever before.
The videoboard is being delivered in partnership with Chris Jaycox Productions, led by Chris Jaycox — the creative force behind the NightOwls’ live streaming broadcast seen on www.NightOwls.TV
His team will oversee both production and execution, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience from first pitch to final out.
“I’m excited to be part of such a great team and to help bring another level to the in-game experience for fans,” said Jaycox. “The videoboard will create new energy in the ballpark, featuring interactive promos, replays, contests, and the live broadcast, and really accentuate every moment of the NightOwls experience.”
The installation has been made possible thanks to the unwavering support of anchor sponsor Chinook Scaffolding, a stellar Island company whose contribution has been instrumental in bringing the project to life.
The NightOwls also extend sincere thanks to the City of Nanaimo for its collaboration and commitment to helping turn this vision into reality.
“This is a defining step forward for our organization and our fans,” said Tina Baker-Cornett, General Manager of the Nanaimo NightOwls. “We’re always looking for ways to elevate the experience at the ballpark, and this videoboard allows us to create something more immersive, more engaging, and more memorable for everyone who walks through our gates.”
Serauxmen Stadium, which opened 50 years ago, has never had a videoboard in its proud history.
The videoboard will make its debut on Opening Day of the NightOwls’ fifth WCL season on June 2, setting the stage for an exciting new era of baseball in Nanaimo.
Don’t miss out on the excitement as we raise the bar even higher!
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