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With a 5-3 win Monday night over the Yakima Valley Pippins, the Falcons (17-10) sewed up the first-half title in the North Division.

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Kelowna will host Games 2 and 3 (if necessary) of the divisional series.

In compiling the roster for 2017, both GM Mark Nonis and field manager Bryan Donohue had a hunch the Falcons would be competitive this season.

With a North Division first-half title already locked up, Nonis said his club has even exceeded expectations.

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The Falcons are playing host to the Victoria Harbourcats tonight at Elks Stadium to open a three-game series and the second half of the season.

First pitch is 6:35 p.m.