Palm Springs, Calif. – The Palm Springs Power defeated the Colton Nighthawks for the third time this season in another lopsided victory, 12-5.
The Nighthawks faced a familiar foe on the mound in Jaden McNeely, who earned the win with five innings, four hits, and both runs unearned. Baltazar, Young, and Garcia pitched in relief.
Myles Walton earned player of the game honors, going 4 for 4 with three runs and an RBI.
Walton wasn’t the only player who received special recognition tonight. Jamal Ritter played in his final game with the Palm Springs Power, as he’s declaring for the 2025 MLB Draft. The center fielder stole home for the second time this season, going out with a bang.
In the first three games against the Nighthawks, the Power have outscored them 44-11. Game four against Colton is set for Saturday night. With tonight’s win, the Power improved to 16-5 on the season. They’re six wins away from the 700-win milestone.
Tomorrow, the Power will face San Diego United at 7 p.m.
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Stay connected to all the Palm Springs Power action, even when you can’t make it to the stadium! Every gameday will be broadcast live on the official Palm Springs Power YouTube channel. For those who prefer the airwaves, tune into Fox Sports Radio (Channel 1270 AM) throughout the Coachella Valley for live game coverage and updates. Don’t miss a single pitch of the Power’s quest for their third consecutive championship!
The Palm Springs Power are a summer collegiate baseball team playing all home games at Palm Springs Stadium. The Power are a member of the California Premier Collegiate League and the league’s inaugural champions in 2023. Palm Springs has won ten league championships in 20 seasons of playing baseball in the desert dating to 2004.
Stay up-to-date with the Palm Springs Power at palmspringspowerbaseball.com and by following the Power on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.
Fans can buy tickets every gameday at the stadium box office. Palm Springs Stadium is located at 1901 E Baristo Road in Palm Springs.
For more information, visit pspbb.com or call (760) 778-4487.
