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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats Thump Bells, keep home record rolling

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2 years ago

July 2, 2023

Dugout Wire Service

Hudson Shupe admires his second inning 3-run home run Saturday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart

July 1, 2023

Victoria, BC – Hudson Shupe had a pair of hits, including a three-run home run, while Russell Young also homered, with three hits and three RBI, as the Victoria HarbourCats powered their way to an 11-1 win over the Bellingham Bells on Canada Day afternoon at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park.

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Benny Roebuck pitched four solid innings against Bellingham Saturday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

The win moves the HarbourCats record to 18-8 and gives them the unique position of having the most wins in the league, but sitting in third place in the North Division behind the 17-5 Wenatchee AppleSox and now 17-6 Bells, both of whom have three games in hand over the ‘Cats in the first half of the season. The win also moved the ‘Cats record to 13-1 at home.

Tripp Clark gets high fives after scoring Victoria’s first run Saturday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Shupe’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run second inning, while Young’s blast was a solo shot in the bottom of the third, that gave the ‘Cats a commanding 7-0 lead. A three-run fifth, highlighted by a two-RBI single from Dallas Macias, put the game away for Victoria.

Benny Roebuck got the start on the mound and he was solid through four innings of work, giving up one run on six hits while striking out three. He also made a nice play on a come-back line drive to start and inning-ending double play to get himself out of trouble in the fourth.

Russell Young had a three-hit and two-RBI day with a home run against Bellingham on Saturday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Cody Howard was tagged with the win in relief for Victoria, while Bellingham starter Kadden Drew took the loss.

The HarbourCats and Bells complete their three-game set with another 1:05 pm matinee on Sunday, to complete the HarbourCats first half of the season. Tickets for that game are available at https://harbourcats.com/tickets or available at the gate starting at 12 NOON.

Todd Haney relaxes pre-game Saturday, with the look of a coach that has a team with a 13-1 record at home (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

PLAYOFF SCENARIO: For the ‘Cats to win the first half of the season, they need to sweep Bellingham tomorrow and then hope that the Bells lose at least two of their three games against Kamloops next week AND they need to have Wenatchee lose four of their next seven games.

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Star Vegas catcher, Hawaii Pacific players added to summer roster

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20 hours ago

March 12, 2025

Dugout Wire Service

Unveiled today for Coach Andreychuk’s roster in 2025:

C Anthony Marnell IV, S/R, College of Southern Nevada (and Oregon State), 6-2/200, Las Vegas

RHP Zach Horwith, R/R, 6-1/200, Bellarmine University, Castle Rock, CO

RHP Brennan Kettle, R/R, 6-0/155, Hawaii Pacific, Houston, TX

SS Andrew Nykoluk, R/R, 5-10/165, Hawaii Pacific, Simi Valley, CA

RHP Jayden Gabrillo, L/R, Hawaii Pacific, 5-8/165, Ewa Beach, HI

OF Owen Wessel, R/R, 5-8/165, Hawaii Pacific, Huntington Beach, CA

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Victoria HarbourCats – Peninsula Co-op partners to bring community events to HarbourCats games

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7 days ago

March 6, 2025

Dugout Wire Service

For Immediate Release

March 6, 2025

VICTORIA, B.C. –– There are few groups more community-minded on Vancouver Island than Peninsula Co-op — their involvement with the Victoria HarbourCats and specific events confirms that yet again.

Thanks to Peninsula Co-op, athletes from Special Olympics and Challenger Baseball will take to the field at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park this summer, in what has become a pair of annual events that warm the hearts of fans and bring big smiles to the faces of all the competitors.

“This is something we have worked together with Peninsula Co-op on for more than a decade and these are special nights that have heart-warming moments you can’t manufacture,” said Jim Swanson of the HarbourCats.

“I think the Special Olympics athletes look forward more to this game with our HarbourCats guys than they do to provincials or major tournaments they attend. And with Challenger Baseball, this game shows all the fans how fun it is to be on the field, getting around the bases or swinging at that pitch down the middle.”

“Peninsula Co-op is excited to continue our long-standing partnership with the HarbourCats and to bring these community-inclusive and engaging events to life,” said Lindsay Gaudette, Director of Member and Community Engagement with Peninsula Co-op.

“The dedication, joy, and spirit of these athletes remind us of the power of community, teamwork, and inclusion. We look forward to another summer of unforgettable moments on the field.”

The big dates:

*Challenger Baseball, Tuesday, July 15, 5:30pm (before the 6:35pm HarbourCats game)

*Special Olympics, Wednesday, July 23, 5:30pm (before the 6:35pm HarbourCats game)

Peninsula Co-op members also get $2.00 discounts for HarbourCats tickets (at the office in advance, or at box-office on game days), and Peninsula Co-op also makes it possible for kids to come free for an entire series, the July 25-26-27 three-game set with the Wenatchee AppleSox in Victoria to play the HarbourCats.

For more information, see the HarbourCats website at harbourcats.com — tickets, promotions, partners, merchandise, and more.

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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats to host Eagles and Blaze PBL games, June 1

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1 week ago

March 4, 2025

Dugout Wire Service

March 4, 2025

For immediate release

VICTORIA, B.C. — Two of the best high school baseball teams in B.C. will showcase their talents this summer at the home of the Victoria HarbourCats.

The Victoria Eagles and Langley Blaze, two of the powerhouse organizations of the B.C. Premier Baseball League (BCPBL) — the province’s top loop for high school-aged players — will meet up for a doubleheader on Sunday, June 1, with a noon start at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park.

“We are excited to do this, and it will be a great way to whet the appetite of baseball fans with the HarbourCats opening at home on Friday, June 6,” said HarbourCats GM Christian Stewart.

“I’ve watched a lot of PBL baseball, people know me for my photos of the league over the years, and it’s very good baseball — those players all want to get to college and then earn the chance to play at the HarbourCats level. Our fans will really enjoy this, and the Eagles will be a more than worthy home team that day.”

The Eagles usually play out of the Lambrick Park complex, and do some of their winter training in the Edwards Family Training Centre on Cook Street.

The BCPBL produces players who go on to collegiate baseball, and some are drafted by MLB teams. San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta, who also pitched for the HarbourCats, developed with the Eagles, while the Blaze have produced Tyler O’Neill, Brett Lawrie, Scott Mathieson and many others.

The Eagles are overseen by Martin Winstanley, Jeremy Campbell, and head coach Mitch Davidoff. The Blaze are run by the legendary Doug Mathieson, coached by Jamie Bodaly.

The Eagles will also play their cross-town rival Victoria Mariners in a single game at Wilson’s Group Stadium at RAP on Wednesday, June 4, a 6:35pm start.

Tickets are available now for these games and all 2025 home games via the HarbourCats ticketing website HERE and and all season ticket holders will have this event and the June 4th game included in their ticket packages as a bonus.

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