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WCL Victoria HabourCats

HarbourCats Drop Rubber Game in Kitsap

June 26, 2015 - West Coast League (WCL)
Victoria HabourCats News Release


The .500 mark got a little further away for the Victoria HarbourCats on Thursday with a walk-induced 7-4 loss on the road against the Kitsap BlueJackets.

A home run by Torin Goldstein was the bright spot for a HarbourCats team that issued nine free passes and plunked two batters. Matt Blais, who worked four innings of five-hit ball while striking out four and walking two, took the loss in his first WCL start.

Kitsap scored twice in the first inning, twice more in the fifth inning, and three times in the seventh inning. The HarbourCats, now 7-11, got two runs in each of the seventh and eighth innings. Both teams made two errors.

The HarbourCats managed five hits, one each by Reno Rankin, AJ Alcantara (a double), Scott Jarvis, Pikai Duque-Winchester, and Goldstein -- his bomb.

The HarbourCats return home for a Friday-Saturday-Sunday home series against the league's signature franchise, the Wenatchee AppleSox -- a storied team, making its first trip to Victoria in two years. Games are 6:35pm on Friday and Saturday, and 1:05pm on Sunday. After that, the HarbourCats are playing the Canada Series on June 30 (fireworks!) and July 1 vs. the Langley Blaze, the reigning Canadian champions.

Here's the details!!!!! (www.harbourcats.com/tickets)

Friday is MOON WATER LODGE GAME NIGHT, with one lucky fan winning a Getaway Package including a night's stay at the Moon Water Lodge and dinner at the Malahat Chalet.

"What a view, what a lodge, what a restaurant - and what a prize for someone to win," said Jim Swanson, General Manager of the HarbourCats. "New owners Randy and Lori have done marvels with the property and have made the Moon Water Lodge a destination, again, for romantic getaways, for corporate retreats, or for a way to drive 15 minutes out of the city and feel like you're in a whole other world. The view of Saanich Inlet from every room at the Moon Water Lodge, and the Malahat Chalet restaurant, is breathtaking."

Saturday is TIMES COLONIST GAME NIGHT, with prizes throughout the night, fun for the entire family at Sports Traders Diamond. Guest to the park can meet Mr. TC, who will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch! The Times Colonist has been a valuable partner for the HarbourCats since the team's inception, including regular sports section coverage featuring beat writer Cleve Dheensaw.

Sunday - well, we have something new! And, it's shiny. Nothing but excited people for this one!

It's our first-ever DIAMOND DIG DAY, with our hostess Mira Laurence helping Barclay's Fine Custom Jewellers unveil a ladies-first promotion that is sure to bring a lot of smiles!

Every lady coming to the game will be given a spoon, for the digging to take place after the game. Ring boxes will be buried in the red shale by the backstop, and one of the boxes will contain a ring - signifying a $1,000 gift certificate for Barclay's Fine Jewelry in Oak Bay, thanks to Geoffrey Beattie, and sponsored by Black Press.

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