NANAIMO, BC — It was a tough night for the Nanaimo NightOwls as they fell 14-5 in the second game of the series with the Victoria HarbourCats. On minor league jersey night at the ballpark, the kids at least got to leave with a gift. The only gift for the NightOwls fans was an 8th inning that saw them claw back a couple of runs.

The NightOwls took a lead in the bottom of the first inning, 2-1, thanks to a two-run double from Eli Watson. But three runs in the fourth inning and 5 runs in the fifth put the game out of reach.

Nanaimo had five runs on five hits with no errors. Unfortunately, they did have 4 wild pitches and a passed ball, which has been an issue to start the season for the NightOwls. Victoria had 14 runs on 15 hits with one error.

Bright spots for the Nanaimo NightOwls on the night were Eli Watson, a native of Jeffersonville, Indiana, who went two for three with a double, two RBI, and a walk. Tyler Arnold had a good night at the plate, going two for four with two singles, a walk, and an RBI as the designated hitter.

It wasn’t an excellent night on the mound, but starting pitcher Brady Pavlosky did strikeout 3 batters in the three innings he pitched. Relievers Jakin Rohne and Carter Cathers pitched scoreless innings for the Nanaimo NightOwls.

Disappointing result for the NightOwls, but not disappointing if you like offense, as Logan Sheppard hit a bomb out of the park for the HarbourCats. Unfortunately, that’s not the team we are cheering for. The worst part of the game came after, as I was tasked with delivering Panago Pizza (One of our great sponsors!) to the visiting team bus after they beat us.

The Nanaimo NightOwls have a chance to win the series on Thursday morning, as the series shifts to Victoria for the final game. First pitch will be at 11:00 a.m., so make sure you tune in to the live stream (Link above) to catch all the action. After that, the NightOwls head out on the road to Kelowna for games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 14th, 15th, 16th. Then the road trip continues with another series with our island rival, the Victoria HarbourCats.

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The Kamloops NorthPaws were down 6-0 after the second inning and scored nine unanswered runs to defeat the Wenatchee Apple Sox 9-6 in game two on Wednesday night in extra innings. Kamloops would continue to chip away, scoring six runs between the eighth and tenth innings. Shortstop Drew Schmidt led the way offensively with four hits along with four RBIs.

On the mound, lefty Tyler Straily went five scoreless innings in relief, giving up just three hits and not walking a single batter. Rightys Keith Manby and Julio Garcia shut the door in the final four innings, securing the game two victory.

“The bullpen did a great job keeping us in the game. Offensively, we just stuck with it and put together great at-bats; it was cool to see,” said Head Coach Reily Jepson.

Kamloops sent JM Harduval out to start on the mound, and the righty had an effective 1-2-3 inning. The second inning was rocky; however, five hits and two walks gave the Apple Sox a 6-0 lead. Harduval was pulled, unable to record an out in the bottom of the second. Tyler Straily was the first out of the bullpen and recorded three outs to stop the bleeding before cruising to a brilliant five-inning performance.

“We needed innings out of someone in the bullpen tonight, and he was the guy for us tonight; he did a great job,” said Pitching Coach Jack Slominski.

In the top of the third, the NorthPaws responded, starting with left fielder Connor Clark, who singled and reached third via an error in right field. Right fielder Jared Hall then singled, scoring Clark. In the fourth, catcher Brendan Burke, second baseman Elijah Clayton and Clarke all walked, loading the bases. Drew Schmidt was at the plate and doubled down the left field line, scoring Burke and Clayton, but Clark would be thrown out at home.

The game remained 6-3 for the Apple Sox as Straily went to work on the mound, keeping the NorthPaws within striking distance. In the eighth inning, Clark was back at the plate with Clayton on second and center fielder Ethan Kodama on first. Clark worked a walk to load the bases with one out bringing up fellow UT Tyler Patriot Drew Schmidt. The Northpaws shortstop once again delivered, sending a single into center field, scoring two more runs, making it a one-run game.

In the top of the ninth, Jared Hall led off with a single and advanced to second after first baseman Kieran Gaffney laid down a sacrifice bunt. Brendan Burke was next up, and he sent a single to right field, scoring Hall tying the game. The crowd couldn’t believe it.

Keith Manby took the mound for a third inning of work and retired the side in order with a pair of strikeouts, sending the game to extra innings.
In the tenth, Clayton walked and stole second; Schmidt singled to right field and followed in Clayton’s footsteps, taking second base. Designated hitter Kalen Applefield was up next. He was hitless with a walk to that point, but he would deliver when it mattered most, sending a single to center field, scoring both runners, making it 8-6.

Jared Hall added another base hit and also stole second base. Kieran Gaffney poked a single through the right side, and Hall motored home, making it 9-6. A new right-handed pitcher from UT, Tyler Julio Garcia, was called upon for the save and delivered a 1-2-3 inning, stunning the Apple Sox.

The NorthPaws will have a chance to take the series on Thursday night before heading back home for their first three-game series at Norbrock Stadium.

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June 11, 2025

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NANAIMO, B.C. – The Victoria HarbourCats set season highs in hits and runs, beating the Nanaimo NightOwls 14-5, evening up the series.

For the second straight night, the Cats got on the board in the opening frame, this time through a Connor Ross (Cal Baptist) RBI infield single, making it 1-0. The NightOwls answered back right away in the bottom half when an Eli Watson double brought home two runs. The visitors then added a pair of their own in the top of the second to restore their one-run advantage. Owen Clyne (George Mason) hit an RBI single that was followed by a Jack Johnson (Baylor) sacrifice fly.

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Robert Sanford (Paris JC) made his second start and third appearance of the season, going three innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out a pair.

The Cats added three more runs in the fourth inning, and it was the top of the order doing the damage once more. Clyne drove in two runs with a single and then came across to score on a Ross base hit.

WCL STANDINGS

In the fifth inning, Victoria tacked on five more runs to give them a resounding 11-2 lead. Clyne hit a two-run triple down the left field line, and Logan Shepherd (Tacoma CC) drove in a pair with a single. Clyne finished the night with four hits, two walks, five RBIs, and five runs scored.

Shepherd hit his third home run of the season and second in this series with a seventh-inning two-run blast, increasing the lead to 13-2. The sophomore is on a five-game hit streak with 10 hits and nine RBIs.

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Ben Hewitt (Ottawa) threw back-to-back one-two-three innings in the fourth and fifth before Ethan McNish-Heider (Niagara) took over from there. He pitched 2-2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on one hit, but struggled with his control, walking five. Jacob Thompson (Minot State) wrapped up the game with 1-1/3 shutout innings.

Cayden Munster (Fresno State) made his Cats debut and went two for five, including an RBI single in the ninth. His Fresno State teammate Jett Ruby was also in the lineup for the first time this season and walked twice and scored a run. Jacob Silva (TCU) made his second straight start behind the plate and went three for five and drew a walk.

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The rubber match is tomorrow in Victoria at 11:00 AM. It is Mayfair Optometric’s annual School Spirit Game. Thousands of students will be in attendance to provide an incredible atmosphere. In last year’s game, the HarbourCats won on a walk-off single against the NightOwls.

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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