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2007 POWER 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
Thursday, August 9th |
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| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | x | 3 | 6 | 1 |
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
Wednesday, August 8th |
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| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
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.
Monday, August 6th |
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| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 1 | |
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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
Sunday, August 5th |
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| Palm Springs POWER | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 3 | |
| San Luis Obispo Blues | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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.
Saturday July 28th |
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| Newport Beach Storm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | x | 10 | 10 | 1 |
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
Friday July 27th |
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| Camp Pendleton Marines | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | x | 15 | 15 | 0 |
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
Wednesday July 25th |
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| Tinsel Town Terror | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | x | 10 | 11 | 2 |
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
Saturday July 21st |
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| East L.A. Dodgers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | x | 8 | 15 | 2 |
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.
Friday July 20th |
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| East L.A. Dodgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | x | 6 | 8 | 1 |
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
Thursday July 19th |
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| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | |
| So Cal Fire | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | x | 3 | 7 | 2 |
POWER Blank Glory
(28-10, 13-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/17/07
POWER starter Ismael Gutierrez led the POWER to a 4-0 victory Tuesday night. Gutierrez was dazzling as he hurled six scoreless innings with four K’s. Ernie Cho and Julian Arballo closed the game for the POWER going the last three innings with a combined four K’s. The POWER scored two runs in the bottom of the 5th off a sacrifice fly by Wes Oberlin, scoring P.J. Jimenez, and a single by Rene Escobar bringing home Kent Walton. Walton had three hits for the POWER and Rene Escobar, Ryan Wheeler and Jordan Opdyke each had two. Come see your POWER All-Stars in action Wednesday night. Gates will open at
Tuesday July 17th |
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| So Cal Glory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | x | 4 | 13 | 2 |
POWER are Runners-up to Fire
(27-10, 12-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/15/07
In the second match Sunday afternoon, Michael Leal took the hill for the POWER. Leal had a quality start going eight innings with three strikeouts, and only allowed two earned runs keeping his team in the game. However, on this afternoon, the POWER offense was limited to five hits and did not score until the bottom of the 9th, taking a 3-1 loss to the Fire and a second place finish at the NBC Regional Tournament. Mike O’Neill reached base three times with a single, triple and a walk. Tuesday, the POWER will take on the So Cal Glory starting at
Sunday July 15th |
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| So Cal Fire | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
POWER Fall to Fire in Extras
(27-9, 12-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/15/07
The POWER couldn’t close the door in the 10-inning stint against the So Cal Fire and were defeated 6-5. With the game knotted at four going into the 10th, Brain Ramirez hit a sacrifice fly, his second of the game, scoring Kent Walton giving the POWER a one-run lead. But, in the bottom of the 10th, the Fire scored two runs with two-outs off of Michael Joannides. Jonathan Cluff led the POWER offense with two hits with three runs scored.
Sunday July 15th |
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POWER Advance to Finals
(27-8, 12-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/14/07
The POWER earned a trip to the NBC Regional Tournament finals by defeating the South Bay Saints 4-3 in 11 innings. Starting POWER pitcher Sean Urena returned to collegiate home, Goodwin Field at Cal State Fullerton, and was marvelous. Urena allowed only one run over six innings with four K’s, but did not get a decision. P. J. Jimenez, who went 3-for-5, singled in Daren Gemoll and Michael Lugo, who went 2-for-4, in the bottom of the 3rd giving the POWER an early lead, but that lead couldn’t be held. POWER reliever Trevor Johnson gave up two runs in the top of the 8th tying the game at three, and would eventually go into extra innings. In the bottom of the 11th, Matt Lopez led off with a single and was followed by Jordan Opdyke who reached base on a fielder’s choice as the pitcher made an inaccurate throw to second base trying to get Lopez. After Drew McDonald took one for the team, Darren Gemoll hit a high chopper to the drawn in second baseman giving Opdyke just enough time to beat the throw home giving the POWER the victory. Cody Wise earned his third win of the season by holding down the fort for the POWER in extra innings, going a 3 1/3 scoreless innings with two K’s. The POWER will play in the finals Sunday afternoon starting at
Saturday July 14th |
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York, Escobar Send Bears into Hibernation
(26-8, 12-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/13/07
Trevor York earned his team-leading fifth win of the season going six solid innings, surrendering only one earned run with two K’s against a tough Bears lineup leading the POWER to a 7-3 victory. The POWER busted the door open with four runs in the 7th inning which was highlighted by a Rene Escobar two-run double. The POWER offense was driven by Mike O’Neill with two singles, two runs scored and two stolen bases, Wes Oberlin who went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI, and Rene Escobar with a double, single, four RBI’s and a run scored. Saturday afternoon the POWER will play in the semi-finals starting at
Friday July 13th |
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| Palm Springs POWER | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 2 | |
| So Cal Bears | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
POWER's Earthquake too Strong for Aftershocks
(25-8, 12-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/12/07
Alan Gatz dealt a first-class game tonight, not allowing an earned run in six innings while striking out five, leading the POWER to a 3-1 victory over the Aftershocks. The POWER scored off a RBI single by Matt Lopez, scoring Jonathan Cluff, in the bottom of the 2nd, and a RBI single by P.J. Jimenez, bringing home Kent Walton, in the bottom of the 3rd. Brian Ramirez led off the bottom of the 8th with a double to right-center field and later scored on a wild pitch giving the POWER an insurance run. The POWER bullpen composed of Trevor Johnson, Cody Wise and Jared Miller, who picked up his first save of the season, shutdown the Aftershocks by tossing a combined three scoreless innings with three strikeouts. The POWER will play the winner of the So Cal Bears vs. the San Francisco Seals game, Friday night starting at 8:30 p.m. at Cal State Fullerton.
Thursday July 12th |
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| Aftershocks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | x | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Bears Give POWER a Gift
(24-8, 12-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/11/07
In the bottom of the 9th with the bases loaded and two-outs, with the POWER down by two, Rene Escobar stepped up to the plate and hit a routine fly ball to deep center field to end the game. . . but it didn’t. The center fielder dropped the ball after losing it in the lights, allowing the POWER to score three runs in a come-from-behind fashion defeating the So Cal Bears 8-7. Nolan Nicholson started on the bump for the POWER, going four innings while not surrendering a run. Cody Wise, from COD, picked up his second win of the season by getting out of a jam in the top of the 9th with one-out and runners on first and second. Kent Walton led the POWER offense going 3-for-4 including a triple, a run scored, and a RBI. The POWER are participating in the So Cal NBC Tournament at Cal State Fullerton from Thursday – Sunday. Make sure to check the homepage for the bracket and driving directions. The next POWER home game will be on July 17th against the conference So Cal Glory starting at
Wednesday July 11th |
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| So Cal Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 5 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
Leal Goes the Distance
(23-8, 11-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/10/07
POWER starter Michael Leal was absolutely phenomenal today, throwing a complete game two-hit shutout on 82 pitches, leading the POWER to victory over the So Cal Fire 1-0. The POWER scored the only run in the game in the top of the 5th off an RBI single by Mike O’Neill scoring Drew McDonald from second base. Come out and cheer for your POWER Wednesday night as they take on the conference So Cal Bears starting at
Tuesday July 10th |
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| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| So Cal Fire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
POWER Sweep Glory
(22-8, 10-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/8/07
In the bottom of the 9th with one-out and the scored tied at one, Jordan Opdyke laced a double putting himself in position to score the winning run. After Evan Davis pinch ran for Opdyke,
Sunday July 8th |
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| So Cal Glory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
POWER Step-up Against Glory and Pull-off Win
(21-8, 9-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/7/07
In a wild one at Palm Springs Stadium, the POWER came through and beat the So Cal Glory 10-9 on the luckiest day of the year (
Saturday July 7th |
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| So Cal Glory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 5 | |
| Palm Springs POWER | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | x | 10 | 10 | 3 |
Fire Too Hot for POWER
(20-8, 8-4)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/6/07
Tonight, the POWER fell just short and were defeated 8-7 by the So Cal Fire. Alan Gatz received his first loss of the season by going 5 1/3 innings giving up four runs while striking out four Fire hitters. Adam Dedeaux was hit hard in the top of the 8th giving up the other four runs scored by the Fire. The POWER scored in the 5th, 6th, and 8th innings and started a rally in the bottom of the 9th with the bases loaded and no one out, but were only able to manufacture two runs. Kent Walton lead the POWER offense with three singles and two runs scored. Come cheer your POWER on Saturday night as they take on the conference So Cal Glory at
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Santa Barbara Shutsdown POWER
(20-7, 8-3)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/5/07
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Pefect Game for Miller, One-hitter for POWER
(20-6, 8-3)
By Matthew Kinzelberg
7/4/07
The 4th of July brought the best out of POWER starting pitcher Jared Miller. Miller was phenomenal, untouchable and un-hittable as he threw a perfect game against the US Air Force Davis-Monthan Mustangs through five innings with eight strikeouts leading the POWER to a 5-0 victory. Ernie Cho, Adam Dedeaux, Trevor Johnson and Cody Wise combined for a one-hitter for the final four innings with five strikeouts. The offense was lead by Wes Oberlin who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, Matt Lopez who had two hits and a run, and Brian Ramirez who hit two doubles, a run and a RBI. Come cheer on your POWER Friday night as they match up in a conference duel between the So Cal Fire starting at
Wednesday July 4th |
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