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Victoria HarbourCats – Tate Shimao’s big night leads the HarbourCats to an 8-4 win

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5 months ago

June 28, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Tate Shimao reached base four times, improving his average to .458 on the season (Photo: @JustinPMorash)

June 27, 2024

For immediate release

VICTORIA, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats made it two wins from two against the Port Angeles Lefties, winning 8-4 Thursday night.

Lefties starter Jack Joyce was struggling to find the zone and the HarbourCats took advantage to get on the board early. Joyce walked the first run in and hit three batters in the inning. Lucas Ramirez (Tennessee) drove in his second run of the season on a sacrifice fly, capping off a two-run opening frame.

Jack Finn (Illinois State) started his fourth game of the season and kept the Lefties batters in check for the first three innings. In the fourth inning, the Lefties scored two runs on an infield single with some heads-up baserunning by Jack Kleveno. That was followed by a Kosei Suzuki RBI single to put the Lefties ahead 3-2.

BOX SCORE

Shimao celebrates his first triple of the season (Photo: @JustinPMorash)

Jack Finn completed four innings, his longest outing of the season, striking out one batter.

The HarbourCats answered right back in the bottom half of the inning. Jake Haggard (ULM) extended his hit streak to four games with an RBI single to tie the game 3-3. Tate Shimao (Hawaii) continued his hot start in a Cats uniform, giving his team a 5-3 lead with a two-run triple. Ramirez, who reached base three times in the game, made it 6-3 with an RBI single.

LEAGUE STANDINGS

Sky Collins went 2-5 with an RBI single in the fifth to make it 7-3, improving his average to .308 on the season.

Shimao got the fans on their feet in the sixth, hitting a home run over the left field fence extending the lead to 8-3. The second baseman drove in four runs and now has nine RBI’s in seven games.

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It was all smiles in the HarbourCats dugout tonight as they put up 11 hits (Photo: @JustinPMorash)

Cade Rusch (IUS) and Logan MacNiel (Campbellsville) pitched a scoreless inning each in relief. Dustin Davidson (Brookhaven) made his fifth appearance of the season, giving up one run.

Jake Finkelstein (Montana State) came into the game in the seventh inning and closed the game out from there recording the last eight outs. The lefty gave up zero runs on zero hits, striking out two.

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Ny’Zaiah Thompson (Cal State Fullerton) extended his on-base streak to 22 games with a single and also made a trademark diving catch in the fifth inning.

Tomorrow’s 6:35 PM game against the Lefties is Taylor Swift night! The winner of the Taylor Swift concert tickets will be announced at the game, thanks to Maxxam Insurance! Don’t miss your last chance to win! Get tickets at http://harbourcats.com/tickets, by coming to the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street in advance, or by calling 778-265-0327.

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

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1 day ago

November 22, 2024

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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

Published

1 day 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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3 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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