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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats pour on the runs in fifth straight win

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Michelle Artzberger has 22 RBIs in 20 games (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

July 27, 2024

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats hit double digits for the second straight night to beat the Kamloops NorthPaws 15-3.

After their slow start in yesterday’s game, going hitless until the sixth inning, the Cats wasted no time tonight scoring three runs in the first inning. Michelle Artzberger (ULM) got things going with a sacrifice fly before Kamana Nahaku (Hawaii) hit a 107 MPH rocket to left field for a double making it 2-0. Sky Collins (Fresno State) capped off the three-run frame with an RBI single, his first of four hits on the night.

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Payton Hawkinson (Cal State Fullerton) started his sixth game of the season and bounced back after three straight losing efforts. The six-foot-seven left-hander struck out a season-high five batters over four innings while giving up one run.

Gunner Antillon had a season-high three hits (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Victoria piled on the runs in the third inning beginning with a Tyrus Hall (Bossier Parish) RBI single which extended his hit streak to eight games. The Victoria native reached base four times in the game, including two doubles. A bases-loaded hit-by-pitch increased the Cats advantage before a NorthPaws error allowed two more runs to score, giving Victoria a 7-1 lead. Michael Crossland (UC San Diego) hit a two-run double, his 14th and 15th RBIs of the season, to make it 9-1.

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A passed ball and wild pitch gifted the HarbourCats a couple more runs in the fourth inning to extend their lead to 11-1, putting the game beyond doubt early.

Victoria scored four runs in the sixth inning including an Artzberger bases-clearing double which wrapped up the scoring making it 15-3. The first baseman has two or more hits in six straight games and has 10 RBIs in that span.

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Isaac Hines (Ava Maria) made his first home appearance pitching the fifth inning giving up two runs on three hits while striking out one.

Taylor Franklin (George Fox University), brother of former HarbourCat Davis Franklin, recorded the win in his debut throwing a one-two-three sixth inning, striking out two.

Assistant Coach Steve Sinclair threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Victoria Sports Hall of Fame Night (Photo: Christian J. Stewart) 

Mason Chamberlain (Missouri Valley), Jalen Sami (Golden Tide), and Dustin Davidson (Brookhaven) closed out the game, with each throwing a scoreless inning.

After setting season-highs in walks and stolen bases last night, the HarbourCats set another tonight with 18 hits.

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The HarbourCats look for their second straight series sweep tomorrow at 1:05 PM. It is the final game of Kids Free Weekend, thanks to Peninsula Co-op. You can get tickets at the HarbourCats office or at the gate on game day. The kid’s free offer is not available online.

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 eight 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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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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