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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats hold on for narrow 5-4 win over Riverhawks

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Brett Harvey and Kamana Nahaku with their host family pre-game on Host Family Appreciation Night at the ballpark (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

July 31, 2024

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The Edmonton Riverhawks looked destined to end the Victoria HarbourCats winning streak but the home team fought back to win 5-4 for their eighth consecutive victory.

Riverhawks starter Tate Dearing was carving up HarbourCats hitters early, carrying a no-hitter into the fifth. A Russell Young single in the fourth gave the visitors a 1-0 lead. In the fifth inning, back-to-back RBI singles by Sam Kane and Trey Dunn extended Edmonton’s lead to 3-0.

BOX SCORE

Victoria responded immediately loading the bases in the bottom of the fifth inning for Noah Couch (Frank Phillips), who drove in two runs with a double. Michael Crossland (UC San Diego) tied the game with a sacrifice fly, making it 3-3.

The record breaking moment where Kerim Orucevic stole the 151st base for the HarbourCats this season (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Jack Finn (Illinois State) made his sixth start of the season and pitched four innings giving up one run on one hit while striking out two batters.

The Riverhawks restored their lead in the top of the sixth through a Rex Watson RBI single, moments after a dropped third strike extended the inning.

WCL STANDINGS

Kamana Nahaku (Hawaii) crushed his third home run in his fifth game to level the score at 4-4.

Mason Chamberlain (Missouri Valley) pitched two innings in relief, striking out two batters and giving up three runs.

Michael Crossland (UC San Diego) came up clutch in the seventh inning with a two-out RBI single to give the Cats their first lead of the game. It was his second RBI of the game and 18th of the season.

Helen Edwards launched her book “Victoria HarbourCats – Ten Years and Counting” at tonight’s game (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

2023 HarbourCats Pitcher-of-the-Year Logan MacNiel (Campbellsville) pitched two scoreless innings before Garrett Villa (Angelo State) struck out three in the ninth to earn his fourth save of the season, and second of this series.

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Kerim Orucevic’s stolen base in the third inning was the team’s 151st of the season, breaking the WCL single-season record set by the 2023 HarbourCats.

The series finale is tomorrow at 6:35 PM and it is BC Transit’s Help Fill and Dream Night! After a weekend series in Bellingham, the Cats are back home on Monday for the last fireworks night of the season! Get tickets at http://harbourcats.com/tickets

REMINDER: If you have HarbourCats ticket vouchers of any kind, 10-game flex packs, or season ticket equivalent vouchers, all vouchers must be used for any of our remaining four home games. Should we make playoffs, vouchers are not eligible for any games no matter where they are played. You can exchange your vouchers in advance for game tickets at the HarbourCats 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

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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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