WCL Victoria HabourCats

HarbourCats' Rally Falls Short

Published on June 5, 2016 under West Coast League (WCL)
Victoria HabourCats News Release


WALLA WALLA, WA - After losing two competitive games to begin the West Coast League season, the Victoria HarbourCats dug themselves a deep hole at Borleske Stadium on Sunday and could not climb out of it.

Right-hander Casey Costello (Orange Coast College) made the start for the HarbourCats who were looking to salvage the final game of the weekend series. The Sweets however, had other plans as they opened the scoring for the third consecutive day with a run in the first. They then broke it open with three in the second inning, coming on two hits and two HarbourCats errors to open up a 4-0 lead.

Walla Walla expanded the lead to 5-0 after a leadoff home run in the third. After a scoreless frame in the fourth, the Sweets added another in the fifth inning, Costello's final inning of work, going five innings allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts.

Right-hander Cody Ahlgrimm (Pacific Univ.) took over on the mound for the HarbourCats in the sixth, surrendering an unearned run after a leadoff walk came around to score on an error to make the score 7-0. Defense was a problem all game for the HarbourCats who committed four errors.

Right-handers Skyler Henderson (Vernon College) and Ethan Skuija (British Columbia) combined to pitch two scoreless innings in the seventh and eighth for the HarbourCats.

A succession of three Sweets pitchers shut out Victoria on just four base hits through eight innings before Victoria mounted a four-run ninth inning, highlight by a three-run double by Justin Bundy (Northeast Texas CC) scoring Brayden Resch (South Dakota St), Codi Guillory (Colby CC) and Jarron Silva (UCLA).

The HarbourCats (0-3) return to Victoria for Opening Night at Royal Athletic Park on Tuesday, a 7:05 first pitch against the Wenatchee AppleSox (0-3).

SEASON TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

HarbourCats season tickets are continuing to sell quickly and sales of 10-packs and single-game tickets are progressing at a brisk rate. Fans are encouraged to secure your seats as soon as possible as selection is becoming limited with the season upon us.

2016 is the fourth season of HarbourCats baseball in Victoria, dubbed the 'Grand Slam Season'. We look to kick it off with a blast on June 7 with the Opening Night 'Drive for 5,000' featuring Krazy George, and tickets for that game are going fast.

Tickets for June 7 are available here-- http://www.ticketrocket.co/event/details/83329/victoria-harbourcats-vs-wenatchee-applesox

To buy season tickets, call the office (778-265-0327) or stop in at 101-1814 Vancouver Street.

OFFICE HOURS

The team office at 1814 Vancouver Street (across from RAP) has returned to in-season hours. Assistant GM Brittany French is in the office and ready to assist fans with all ticket purchasing and can take care of any other requests and questions fans may have.

MONDAY-FRIDAY - 9:00am-5:00pm

SATURDAY - 10:00am-2:00pm

SUNDAY - Closed (Except by appointment)

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