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

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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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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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