Local baseball fans not deterred from national pastime
Baseball fans in Palm Springs were not deterred from the tragedy near our nation’s capital to miss out on our national pastime. The Palm Springs Power had a home game Wednesday night and is hosting Republican Night this Friday.
Wednesday morning, a gunman opened fire on members of the Republican congressional baseball team at a practice field in near Washington D.C.
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“I think it is tragic what happened and anything happening with any violence, anywhere is just not right. It doesn’t matter who you are,” said Denise Petty of Palm Springs.As usual, security guards checked bags of people who came to the game. Most feel safe at Palm Springs Stadium.
“I have been coming here for years and have never had a problem,” said Jack Triepek, a longtime fan of Palm Springs Power baseball.
Others remain cautious.
“Look at San Bernardino, how far away are we from there? It’s too close for comfort,” said Patricia Lehow of Palm Desert.This Friday’s game will be Republican Night.
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Assemblymember Chad Mayes will be at the game. Power organizers have been in touch with the Palm Springs Police Department to see if added security might be needed, but they expect just another fun night of baseball.
“Misters will be going and beer will be flowing and baseball will be played at a high level on Friday night,” said Andrew Starke, president of Palm Springs Power.
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There maybe nothing more inherently American than the crack of a bat, in a sport where patriotism and pride are as pinnacle.
“Everybody comes out they are happy they are cheerful everyone stands we pledge allegiance, we sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game, what could be better? What could be more American?” asks Julie Harris of Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Power will be hosting Democrat night on July 7.
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