The Galveston College Whitecaps will take the field for the first time this year on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. as the islanders open the season at home against Ranger College in GC’s Island Invitational at Bernard Davis Field in Galveston.
 
Originally slated to begin this weekend, the four-team GC baseball Island Invitational was moved up in anticipation of colder weather. The tournament field consists of host Galveston College, Ranger College, Navarro College and Alvin College.
 
Wednesday’s home opener between the Whitecaps and Rangers is scheduled as a nine-inning game. GC will play a doubleheader against Navarro College on Jan. 29 at 12 and 3 p.m. The first game will be a seven-inning affair, while the second contest will be nine-innings.
 
“We’re excited to get the baseball season started with our traditional Island Invitational,” said GC Head Baseball Coach, Ryne Edmondson. “The weather has been a challenge, but we’re ready to go. The team has been practicing hard these past several months and they can’t wait to hit the field.”
 
All home games are played at Bernard Davis Field, located at 81st Street and Frank Guisti Drive in Galveston. Games are free and open to the public.
 
Games can also be watched via streaming at https://tsbnsports.com/.
 
For more information about the Galveston College Whitecaps baseball program, rosters and season schedule, visit https://www.gcwhitecaps.com/landing/index.
 
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Galveston College was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.