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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats Mid-Inning Explosion Sinks Lefties

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Ben Smedshammer (above) went four strong innings to start the game for the HarbourCats on Wednesday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart

July 12, 2023

Victoria, BC – The Victoria HarbourCats exploded for eight runs in the fourth andfifth innings, to cruise to an easy 11-2 win over the Port Angeles Lefties on Wednesday night in West Coast League action at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park.

The win improves Victoria’s home record to an impressive 16-1 and their overall record to 24-11 (6-3 in the second half).

FULL BOX SCORE

Victoria started things off early with three runs in the bottom of the first, thanks to an RBI single from Tripp Clark and a two-RBI single from Michael Crossland.

Hudson Shupe stayed atop the WCL hitting leaderboard, going 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

They then blew the game open in the bottom of the fourth, getting to three different Lefties pitchers for six runs, keyed by a two-RBI double from Lane Brewster and RBI singles from Jack Johnson, Tyler Davis and Crossland (his third hit in three at bats).  Davis and Tripp Clark then contributed RBI singles in the fifth inning to round out the HarbourCats scoring.

Meanwhile, HarbourCats pitcher Ben Smedshammer made his firs ever West Coast League start and he was solid, giving up four hits in four innings while striking out four.  Ryan Magdic, Logan MacNeil, Russell Derbyshire and Daniel Gonzalez also saw work on the mound in relief.

For the Lefties, Trent Jackson had a pair of hits, while Chase Taylor added a home run in the losing effort. Starter Brock Mayer took the loss.

Dallas Macias heads to third en route to scoring the first of his three runs Wednesday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

The HarbourCats and Lefties close out their series on Thursday night, another 6:35 pm star,t and then the tough Wenatchee AppleSox come to town for a three-game series beginning Friday night, our third fireworks night of the season, followed by Harvey’s Birthday Party on Saturday and then Bark in the Park, a 1:5 start Sunday, with a special gate opening at 11:30AM for all our furry friends.

Tickets for all games available at https://harbourcats.com/tickets.

 

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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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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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