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Victoria HarbourCats – Knights hold off late Cats push, win 5-3

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6 months ago

August 6, 2024

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WCL Pitcher of the Week Carson Cormier has a 1.45 ERA in 12 appearances (Photo: Justin P. Morash)

August 5, 2024

For immediate release

VICTORIA, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats fought hard but could not convert their opportunities late in the game, losing game one of the series to the Corvallis Knights 5-3.

The HarbourCats took the lead in the second inning through a Kerim Orucevic (UC San Diego) single, his 14th RBI of the season to give his team a 1-0 lead.

Carson Cormier (TCU) was named WCL Pitcher-of-the-Week after his five no-hit innings last week and he was back on the mound to start tonight’s game. The All-Star was once again impressive pitching three and 1-1/3 innings striking out four and giving up one run on one hit.

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Jake Vrlak has 11 walks in nine games this season (Photo: Justin P. Morash)

After Cormier walked the leadoff man in the fourth, Isaac Hines (Ava Maria) came into the game and induced a ground ball for what should have been an inning-ending double play but instead turned into an error when Gunner Antillon (Bowling Green) lost the ball in the sun. The next better was Kevin Takeuchi and he hit a three-run home run to straightaway center field to make it 3-1 Knights. Kasen Khansarinia and Luke Lavin drove in a run each later in the inning to cap off the five-run frame.

The HarbourCats started to fight there way back into the game in the fifth inning when Sky Collins (Fresno State) made it 5-2 with a two-out RBI single. His Fresno State teammate Cam Schneider hit an RBI single of his own in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to 5-3.

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Willem Heilker (Everett CC) threw a one-two-three sixth inning and Haldon Craig (Doane University) made his HarbourCats debut pitching a scoreless seventh inning striking out one. The newest Cat was impressive sitting 93-94 MPH with his fastball and touching 95 MPH.

Kamana Nahaku had a single and a walk tonight (Photo: Justin P. Morash)

Flynn Ridley (Ottawa University) gave his team a chance to make a comeback by pitching a scoreless eighth and ninth inning.

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Victoria had the tying run on base in the ninth inning but Kamana Nahaku (Hawaii) flew out to end the game.

Elsewhere the Wenatchee AppleSox beat the Nanaimo NightOwls, officially clinching a playoff spot for the Harbourcats.

Tuesday is Jersey off Our Backs Night sponsored by Odlum Brown and Weenesday is Fan Appreciation Night with Passion Sports! Both games are at 6:35 PM. 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 two home games. Should we make playoffs, vouchers are not eligible for any games. 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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1 week ago

February 7, 2025

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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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1 week ago

February 5, 2025

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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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2 weeks ago

February 3, 2025

Dugout Wire Service

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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