Palm Springs, Calif. – The California Winter League Championship title was on the line today
at Palm Springs Stadium as the Washington Blue Sox and the Canada A’s battled it out in a
thrilling and highly competitive matchup. Fans were treated to an exciting contest as both teams
fought for every run, showcasing the talent and passion that defined the 2025 CWL season.
WASHINGTON BLUE SOX 12 – 5 CANADA A’S
The Washington Blue Sox went back and forth early against the Canada A’s before blowing the
game open late to win 12-5 and become the 2025 California Winter League Champions.
Both offenses scored early as they took advantage of sloppy defense in the first two innings. The
Blue Sox scored two runs on an error in the top of the first before the A’s answered with a three
run bottom of the first. The Blue Sox then tied it up 3-3 on an Allen Goodwin bases loaded walk
in the top of the second. None of the first six runs in the game were earned as the teams
combined for four errors in the first two innings.
The A’s took the lead back in the third inning on an RBI double by Matthew Warren, his second
of three RBI on the day. The lead did not last long, however, as the Blue Sox scored a pair on a
two-run homer by Parker Depasquale in the top of the fourth inning to give the Sox a 5-4 lead.
The A’s tied things at 5-5 with a run on another RBI double by Warren.
The game remained tied at five until the top of the seventh inning when Shuya Funada led off the
inning with a walk on a full count and later came around to score on a two-out, RBI single by
Niko Diaz on another full count to give the Blue Sox a 6-5 lead. They never looked back from
there as a five run eighth inning broke the game open. The Sox added another run in the ninth to
take a seven run lead and cruised to victory.
On the mound, Noah Cole tossed five strong innings for the Blue Sox, allowing five runs (two
earned) on seven hits with seven strikeouts in a no-decision. Michael Slayton picked up the win
after two scoreless innings, while Tyler Foug suffered the loss for the A’s.The win gives Blue Sox manager Jimmy Johnson his first California Winter League title in his
third consecutive trip to the championship game. The fifth seeded Washington Blue Sox pulled
off their improbable championship run by defeating the fourth seeded Palm Springs Power in the
quarterfinals, the top seeded Team China in the semifinals and the second seed in the Canada A’s
in the finals to become the 2025 California Winter League champions.
Get ready for summer baseball in Palm Springs! The Palm Springs Power are back and opening
day is set for Friday, May 30th! Join us for an exciting start to the season, capped off by a
spectacular fireworks show after the game. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the return of Power
baseball and kick off a summer of fun at the ballpark.
The California Winter League is the longest running professional showcase league of its kind.
Since its inaugural season in 2010, the CWL has seen over 850 of its players sign professional
contracts. Each year, it is the premier destination for free agent baseball players who are looking
to be scouted and signed.
Stay up-to-date with the California Winter League at californiawinterleague.com or by following
the CWL on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Palm Springs Stadium is located at 1901 E Baristo
Road in Palm Springs.
For more information, visit californiawinterleague.com or call (760) 778-4487.
