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2007 Game Results
Gutierrez Drives POWER's Momentum
(37-11, 15-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
8/9/07
Ismael Gutierrez notched his fourth win of the season by hurling and outstanding eight innings with four 4 K’s, guiding the POWER to a 3-0 victory over the L.A. Wildcats. Ernie Cho, who recorded his first save of the season, kept the shutout intact by getting out a jam in the top of the 9th. Mike O’Neill stole second and third base after leading off the bottom of the 3rd with a single, and was later driven in by P.J. Jimenez on a groundout. Jimenez also had a triple earlier in the game and Drew McDonald reached base in all four of his plate appearances by walking twice, reaching on an error, and singling.
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Thursday, August 9th
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Skipper Valencia Hits Milestone as POWER Clinch
(36-11, 15-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
8/8/07
After defeating the Langley Blaze 4-2 Wednesday afternoon, the POWER automatically clinch a spot in the WASABI tournament championship game on Friday. Starter Michael Leal had a quality start going 5 2/3 innings with 2 K’s while only surrendering two runs, but did not receive a decision as he was taken out of the 2-2 tie in the 6th and handed the ball over to Jared Miller. Miller shutdown the Blaze for 2 1/3 innings with 4 K’s giving him his third win of the season. Darren Gemoll hit a lead off double in the bottom of the 3rd which was followed by a Michael Lugo walk, a sacrifice bunt by Mike O’Neill, and then a 2-run single by P.J. Jimenez. Kent Walton hit three singles, stole two bases, scored one run and drove in one. Darren Gemoll and Michael Lugo each had two hits and one run scored. With this victory, skipper Estevan Valencia received his 100th victory as a POWER manager over the last three seasons. Congratulations to Mr. Valencia! Wednesday’s game was called after 8 innings because of a time limit. Thursday, the POWER will face-off with the L.A. Wildcats at noon.
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Wednesday, August 8th
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POWER Pulls Away with Triumph
(35-11, 15-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
8/6/07
Starting pitcher Trevor York powered the POWER to its second victory of the WASABI tournament 4-3. York earned his team leading seventh win of the season by hurling a quality seven innings with three K’s. In the top of the 4th Mitch Levier, Wes Oberlin, Ryan Wheeler and Drew McDonald hit consecutive singles giving the POWER an early 2-0 lead. Cody Wise earned his first save of the season by pitching the 9th inning with one K. Mitch Levier and Drew McDonald had three hits apiece driving the POWER offense. Wednesday, the POWER will face the Langley Blaze at 3:30 p.m. in San Luis Obispo.
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Monday, August 6th
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Red Overpowers Blues
(34-11, 15-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
8/5/07
In their first game in the Western Association’s Summer Amateur Baseball Invitational, the POWER defeated the San Luis Obispo Blues 7-2. Sean Urena did not allow an earned run in six solid innings and struck out five while recording his second victory of the season. The POWER started off hot by scoring two runs in each of the first two innings. Urena was surrounded by a handful of offensive support including P.J. Jimenez, Mitch Levier, Ryan Wheeler, Drew McDonald, and Darren Gemoll all of whom had two hits each. The POWER will face the Anchorage Buccaneers Monday at 6 p.m. in San Luis Obispo.
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Sunday, August 5th
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POWER End Regular Seaon on a High Note
(33-11, 15-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/28/07
The POWER gave fans one last hurrah in their final regular season game dominating the Newport Beach Storm 10-1. Seven POWER pitchers combined for 10 K’s while only surrendering one run. Ismael Gutierrez, who started the game, earned his third win of the season and Kevin Bissell dwarfed the three hitters he faced by striking them all out. For the third straight game the offense managed to tally up double digits which was led by Evan Davis who had a single, double, walk, stolen base, two RBI’s and a run scored. Also contributing was Wes Oberlin who went 2-for-3 with two RBI’s and two runs scored, and Ryan Wheeler with a single, triple, two runs scored an a RBI. The POWER would like to thank all of the fans and sponsors for supporting the team this year as it would not be possible without all of them. The POWER will be participating in the West Coast World Series in San Luis Obispo starting August 5th. Check the top of the POWER home page if you would like more information.
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Saturday July 28th
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POWER Throw a Party
(32-11, 15-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/27/07
The POWER stick’s exploded Friday night for 15 runs and 15 hits crushing the Camp Pendleton Marines 15-1 in the seven inning match. Mitch Levier and Drew McDonald had two hits apiece, while Kent Walton and Mike O’Neill each had three. With two outs and Kent Walton on first in the bottom of the 5th, Drew McDonald revived the inning with a single, which was then followed by a RBI double by Mike O’Neill and a RBI double by Darren Gemoll. Then, Brian Ramirez capped off the inning with a RBI single. Adam Dedeaux recorded his first win of the season while striking out three Marines. Come cheer your SCC Champs in the season finale Saturday night as they take on the Newport Beach Storm starting at 7:05 p.m. at Palm Springs Stadium.
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Friday July 27th
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POWER Scare Away Terror
(31-11, 15-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/25/07
Wednesday night the POWER flexed their muscles by unleashing 10 runs that were supported by a strong pitching performance in a 10-1 victory over the Tinsel Town Terror. Starter Jared Miller earned his second win of the season by tossing five innings, only surrendering one run while striking out four Terror hitters. The POWER scored three runs in the bottom of the 7th off of four consecutive hits by P.J. Jimenez, Mitch Levier, Wes Oberlin, and Jordan Opdyke. Kevin Bissell, Cody Wise, and Michael Joannides finished the game for Miller combining with four K’s. Jordan Opdyke led the offense with three hits and four RBI’s. Opdyke’s supporting cast included P.J. Jimenez's two singles and two runs scored, and Mitch Levier who had two doubles, a run scored, and a RBI in his first game with the POWER. Come support your POWER in the second-to-last game of the regular season as they take on the US Marines Friday night starting at 7:05 p.m. at Palm Springs Stadium.
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Wednesday July 25th
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Bats Erupt to Back Leal
(30-11, 15-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/21/07
Michael Leal cruised to his fifth win of the season as the POWER swept the Dodgers Saturday night with an 8-1 victory. Leal went five innings strong without allowing an earned run with four K’s. The offense collected 15 hits; Mike O’Neill, P.J. Jimenez, Kent Walton, Jonathan Cluff and Ryan Wheeler had two apiece. In the bottom of the 5th, the offense broke open the 1-1 tie with five runs off of four hits, two SB’s and two Dodger errors. With the win Saturday night, the POWER clinched at least a co-championship of the SCC with the So Cal Fire. The POWER’s next game will be Wednesday, July 25th against the Tinsel Town Terror at 7:05 p.m. at Palm Springs Stadium. This is the last week in the regular season so make sure to come out and support your POWER.
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Saturday July 21st
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York Overwhelms Dodgers
(29-11, 14-5)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/20/07
POWER starter Trevor York dominated the East L.A. Dodgers Friday night in a 6-0 triumph. York earned his team-leading sixth win of the season by hurling eight scoreless innings along with seven K’s. The POWER bats muscled up in the bottom of the 8th starting a two-out rally which evolved into five runs. Kent Walton emphasized the inning with a two-run single scoring Mike O’Neill, who had a single, double, two SB and two runs scored, and P.J. Jimenez, who also had two hits a run scored and a RBI. Saturday night the POWER will take on the same East L.A. Dodgers in their last conference game of the year starting at 7:05 p.m. at Palm Springs Stadium.
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Friday July 20th
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Same Game, Different Day
(28-11, 13-5)
By Frederick Love
7/19/07
The POWER offense was living Déjà vu, or close to it. In another 3-1 loss to the So Cal Fire. Starter Nolan Nicholson gave up three early runs in the first inning but was able to settle down after that. The only run that was scored by the POWER happened in the top of the 7th inning. On a 1-2 pitch Brian Ramirez advanced to first on a dropped third strike and made it all the way around to third on a throwing error by the catcher as he air mailed it in to right field. The next batter Mike O’Neill hit a slow ground ball to the first baseman. This allowed Ramirez to score the POWER’s only run. Remember to bring you trowels tomorrow for a chance to win a diamond ring burred in the warning track. The POWER takes on the East L.A. Dodgers at Palm Springs Stadium both Friday and Saturday at 7:05pm.
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Thursday July 19th
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