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Victoria HarbourCats – SWEEP! HarbourCats punish Lefties to sweep and move to 17-1 at home

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1 year ago

July 14, 2023

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HarbourCats second baseman Dallas Macias (12) puts the tag on Lefties baserunner Mauricio Guardado (20) during third inning action Thursday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart

July 13, 2023

Victoria, BC – Tyler Davis hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning and the HarbourCats exploded for eight more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, to break open a close game and move on to a 13-4 win over the Port Angeles Lefties in West Coast League baseball action Thursday night at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park.

The win gives the HarbourCats their second sweep of the season over the Lefties and moves their home record to 17-1 (tops in the West Coast League), but more importantly bumps their overall record to 25-11 (7-3 in the second half), keeping them in step with the first place Wenatchee AppleSox (25-8 overall, 6-1 in the second half) who also won tonight in Nanaimo.

HarbourCats starter Jed Decooman delivers a pitch Thursday against Port Angeles (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

The AppleSox and HarbourCats will face off in a battle for first at Wilson’s Group Stadium starting Friday night at 6:35pm, with game two Saturday at 6:35 and game three Sunday at 1:00 pm. The games will play a key role in deciding the second half North Division champion.

In addition to his first inning blast Thursday Davis added two more RBI in that eight run HarbourCats fifth. Also key in that inning was a two-RBI single from Jesse Brown, who had a pair of hits in the game. Lane Brewster, Tripp Clark and Dallas Macias also had two-hit evenings, as the HarbourCats pounded out 11 hits in total.

On the mound, Loreto Siniscalchi takes the win, throwing three innings of solid relief behind starter Jed Decooman who went three innings, giving up one earned run on just one Lefties hit. Nick Taylor, Brett Harvey and Ryder Green all pitched an inning of mop-up relief to close out the game.

The HarbourCats Jesse Brown had a pair of hits and scored twice in the win over the Lefties (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

In addition to a huge divisional match-up against Wenatchee, the weekend games will be full of great promotions. On Friday it is another FIREWORKS night with Odlum Brown. Saturday night is Harvey’s Birthday and then Sunday is the annual 1:05 pm Bark in the Park game, where fans can bring their dogs to the game. A special 11:30 am gate opening is happening that day.

Get your tickets for those games and all remaining HarbourCats games at our one and only ticketing partner Select Your Tickets at https://harbourcats.com/tickets.

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

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1 hour ago

November 22, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 21, 2024

VICTORIA, B.C. — Different sports, but the same community ideals.

The Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls, of baseball’s West Coast League, and the Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL), have entered into a strategic partnership intended to assist the entities in growing grassroots sports and improving facilities on Vancouver Island.

The VISL provides programming and championships on the Island and leads leagues which give the best soccer players an avenue to play the sport for life. Championships such as the Jackson Cup, with many finals played at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, serve as the crown jewel of the VISL.

More than 6,000 participants are involved with the VISL — sports fans, who will keep track of the Island’s top baseball programs, the HarbourCats and NightOwls, who combined to draw more than 100,000 spectators in 2024.

The baseball teams and VISL will jointly promote each others’ schedules, and provide opportunities for youth participation.

“The atmosphere at HarbourCats and NightOwls games showcase the top fan engagement on the Island, a true gathering point in our communities,” said VISL Executive Director Vince Greco.

“Baseball fans are soccer fans, and soccer fans are baseball fans — it’s about supporting quality programs on the island and furthering awareness. Adding youth opportunities between the two will be the cherry on top.”

Watch for VISL events to recognize the work of the HarbourCats and NightOwls, and feature baseball games to celebrate the success of the VISL.

For more information on the VISL and their programs and offerings, please visit their website HERE.

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The HarbourCats 2025 schedule has now been announced! DETAILS HERE

Single-game tickets and 10-game flex pack voucher renewals are NOT YET AVAILABLE, but will be once the ticketing system is set up for the 2025 season. We will announce this when ready!

Season tickets and 10- game flex packs ARE available for sale by dropping in to the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or calling 778-265-0327.

Existing Season Ticket holders are encouraged, if they have not already done so, to renew their seats as soon as possible so as to lock in their seats for what is going to be another great season of HarbourCats Baseball.

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VISL, and HarbourCats/NightOwls, enter strategic partnership

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10 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Different sports, but the same community ideals.

The Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls, of baseball’s West Coast League, and the Vancouver Island Soccer League, have entered into a strategic partnership intended to assist the entities in growing grassroots sports and improving facilities on Vancouver Island.

The baseball teams and VISL will jointly promote each others’ schedules, and provide opportunities for youth participation.

“Baseball fans are soccer fans, and soccer fans are baseball fans — it’s about supporting quality programs on the island and furthering awareness. Adding youth opportunities between the two will be the cherry on top.”

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Victoria HarbourCats – You’re Invited! Christmas Open House, November 28-29

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2 days ago

November 19, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Please join us as we usher in the Holiday Season with our annual Christmas Open House!

When: Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29
Time: 12 Noon to 7 PM each day
Where: HarbourCats office 101-1814 Vancouver Street.

Come by to say hello and enjoy some hot cider and other beverages and snacks and talk about our upcoming 2025 season!

Plenty of merchandise on hand for the HarbourCats fan on your Christmas list – all at 20% off for the month of November! Plus plenty of HarbourCats and Victoria Golden Tide items available on our special $10.00 clearance rack!

Season tickets and 10-game flex packs will also be available for sale and as a special BLACK FRIDAY bonus, we will throw in a free-gift with the purchase of any 10-pack or season ticket package.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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