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Victoria HarbourCats – Tons on tap for HarbourCats opening weekend

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OPENING WEEKEND — So much action planned! HarbourCats open at home Friday, Saturday, and a matinee Sunday vs Port Angeles.

June 4, 2025

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VICTORIA, B.C. — Music, including a renowned international rock star and a local country music artist.
Skydivers.
Food trucks.
Fireworks.
A Sunday matinee to end it off.

There couldn’t be more going on with the Victoria HarbourCats home opening weekend if we tried.

The HarbourCats, known for their creative family sports entertainment package since the first season in 2013, have a LOT on the go this weekend — and it deserves a full listing.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 — 6:35pm (gates at 5:30pm)
– It’s the Home Opener presented by Wilson’s Group of Companies. Save On Foods is doing the 50-50 draw with proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital on their behalf.
– It’s a GALAXY MOTORS FORCES FRIDAY game with special pricing for military and first responders.
– Before the game, Luke Lampard will be singing on the field as people enter the park.
– Skydivers will drop in right before game time, so don’t arrive late!
– The anthems will be performed by MEN WITHOUT HATS vocalist and co-founder Ivan Doroschuk, with flag presentation by the Sooke Cadets.
– The UPPER DECK EXPERIENCE double-decker bus will have The Wilson’s Group, while the STRATHCONA/ROOFTOP PARTY DECK will have Thrive Agency folk enjoying that front row view.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 — 6:35pm (gates at 5:00pm)
– It’s the first FIREWORKS game! Brought to you by Wilson’s Group of Companies, who will also be on the UPPER DECK EXPERIENCE, joined by the Malahat Skywalk. EA Sports will be on the STRATHCONA/ROOFTOP PARTY DECK.
– Don’t leave early! The best fireworks show in town starts approximately 15 minutes after the game ends! It’s an absolute fan favourite, the first of FOUR fireworks nights (others are June 30, July 12, and August 4).
– On the concourse, there will be many activations, including Victoria Wheelchair Sports for all fans to participate in!
– Stacy Ross from CHEK will be singing the anthem!
– 50/50 is for Layritz Little League

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 — 1:00pm (gates at noon)
– Matinee baseball! The Strathcona Hotel people will have the party going in the sunshine on the STRATHCONA/ROOFTOP PARTY DECK
– It’s an ICE CREAM SUNDAY with Sub-Zero Ice Cream, special offers!
– Anthems performed by our good friend Al Ferraby from CFAX!
– Meet the HarbourCats players after the game, and kids can run the bases.

You will not want to miss any of it! Buy your tickets now by clicking HERE.

Season Tickets, 10 and 32-Game Flex Passes and Single Game Tickets are now on sale for all 33 home games and four “Showcase” events through the HarbourCats’ new and one-and-only ticketing partner SHOWPASS at harbourcats.com/tickets.

Tickets and merchandise can also be purchased in person at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or by calling 778-265-0327.

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Hayes goes deep again, Owls win final home game

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NANAIMO, B.C. — Jacob Hayes, and Owen Wessel, but the punctuation on it.

The Nanaimo NightOwls ended the home portion of their fourth season in the West Coast League with a convincing 6-1 triumph over the visiting Kamloops NorthPaws in an entertaining game played Sunday afternoon at Serauxmen Stadium.

Hayes, with a team-record 10th home run, and Wessel, with his first of the season, went deep for Nanaimo, while Dawson Schultz and Vinny Bruno kept the Kamloops bats silent.

Wessel hit a two-run shot in the second, and Hayes had a solo shot in the third. Both were to left field.

The NightOwls (22-29, 10-14 in second half) close out the season with three road games in Bellingham, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Season tickets will start renewal shortly after another exciting season of WCL baseball in Nanaimo, with local product and head coach Cody Andreychuk returning in 2026, and the expectation that veteran pitching coach Gorman Heimueller, one of the best in all of baseball, will be with Nanaimo next season for what will be his 50th year in the game — leading to a season-long celebration.

Dawson Schultz started and was masterful, going six innings with four hits allowed while striking out five. Vinny Bruno, the Italian right-hander, closed it with a save and three innings with two strikeouts.

Hayes, named team MVP before the game, was 2-3 with two RBIs, a walk, and a run scored. Andrew Ivy, Easton Mould and Spencer Sullivan also had two hits each. Andew Nykoluk had two runs and Wessel had two RBIs.

Sullivan was given the team’s Development Award, right-hander Aidan Boice was given the top pitcher award, Ryder Florence earned the citizenship award, and concession stalwart Jo-Ann Hammond was named the volunteer of the year.

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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats roll to 8-2 win

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The HarbourCats have won eight of their last ten games (Photo: Justin P. Morash)

August 5, 2025

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats celebrated Jersey off our Backs night with a convincing 8-2 win over the Edmonton Riverhawks Tuesday night.

After Dillon Lopez (St. Mary’s) led off the second inning with a double, Jake Butler (George Mason) drove him home with a sacrifice fly to give the Cats an early 1-0 lead.

The Hawks answered back with a sacrifice fly of their own in the top of the third inning to level it up 1-1.

BOX SCORE

Tanner Beltowski (Westmont College) doubled in the bottom of the third and came home on the next play after an error allowed him to score. The Cats caused havoc on the basepaths all game stealing five bags, and Jack Johnson (Tulane) was at the centre of that, stealing second and third to set up a situation with men on the corners. Kamana Nahaku (Hawaii) stole second and drew the throw which allowed Johnson to break for home and he scored, making it 3-1.

Tyler Patrick tied his season-high with five strikeouts (Photo: Justin P. Morash)

Shiryu Sato added a second Edmonton run in the fifth inning driving in Anthony Kodama with a two-out RBI single, cutting the Cats lead to 3-2.

Tyler Patrick struck out five batters over 4-2/3 innings of work starting his sixth game of the campaign.

Tristan Buehring (Whitman College) hit an RBI single for the second straight game to push the Cats lead to 4-2.

WCL STANDINGS

The HarbourCats piled on four more runs in the bottom of the sixth to extend their advantage to 8-2. First it was Beltowski with an RBI single that was then followed by a pair of sacrifice flies from Johnson and Lopez. Butler continued to swing a hot bat, driving in his second run of the ballgame on a single to cap off the big inning. The second baseman has 13 RBIs in his last eight games.

Jacob Thompson was first out of the bullpen for Todd Haney’s team and he did exactly what was asked of him, pitching 2-1/3 shutout innings while striking out three. Garrett Villa (Angelo State) closed out the game recording the final six outs giving up no runs and striking out a pair.

Tristan Buehring has three hits in his first two games as a HarbourCat (Photo: Justin P. Morash)

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This 8-2 win means playoff seeding will go down to the final game tomorrow night. It is simple, the winner of tomorrow’s game between Victoria and Edmonton will win the second half and earn home field advantage for the first round of the playoffs, to be played this weekend August 8-10.

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VOUCHER REMINDER: Tomorrow is the final game you can redeem your vouchers. They are not eligible to be used for playoff games. You can do so at harbourcats.com/tickets, and if you have any questions or need help exchanging your vouchers, call the HarbourCats office at (778) 265 0327.

Tomorrow is Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Passion Sports. Get tickets at harbourcats.com/tickets.

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Gutsy NightOwls edge Bells in extra innings

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BELLINGHAM, WA — With nothing but pride on the line, the Nanaimo NightOwls are showing they are full of character.

A sacrifice fly by outfielder Spencer Sullivan in the 10th inning at Joe Martin Field on Monday gave the NightOwls, who will miss the playoffs in their fourth season in the West Coast League, a 3-2 victory over the playoff-bound Bellingham Bells — who won the North Division’s first half pennant to lock up their post-season berth.

Andrew Ivy led off the game with a home run, his first of the season, crushing a 2-1 pitch out of one of the WCL’s hardest parks to clear the fence.

Dalton Hanson was strong in a short starting assignment, the Scottsdale CC product going three scoreless innings, giving up two walks and three hits. Venezuelan lefty Richtter Castillo was effective in three innings, allowing two hits and three walks, with one earned run and two strikeouts.

Jayden Gabrillo (Hawaii Pacific) struck out four batters over two innings, giving up two hits and one run. Moosa Nonomiya, fresh off helping Team Pakistan earn international standings points in a series played in Chicago against Palestine, got the win with two innings of scoreless work.

Leadoff man Ivy was 3-4 with the home run, a double, a walk and an RBI and scored two of the team’s runs, while the guy behind him, Ryder Florence, was 2-4 to raise his batting average to .210 — he’s batting .421 over his last seven games. Easton Mould was 2-4 with an RBI.

The NightOwls have two games left in the WCL season, playing in Bellingham on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, before the players head off to their respective collegiate programs. The NightOwls are 23-29 overall, and 11-14 in the second half — the team will finish fifth or sixth overall in the eight-team North Division.

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