Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag Distribution

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Veterans' Services is looking for volunteers to assist with placing flags and markers at Veterans' gravesites. 
 
The installation of flags will occur between May 6 to May 11, 2024.
 
Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable, appropriate apparel and shoes, walking will be required throughout the cemeteries to place these flags. Instructions, flags, and markers will be provided, as well as soft refreshments and snacks.
 
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact the Veterans' Services Department at (413) 499-9433 to sign up as a volunteer or email veterans@cityofpittsfield.org.
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Pittsfield Posts Two-Hit Shutout at Babe Ruth Regional

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STAMFORD, Conn. – Jack Wendling went 5 and a third innings on the mound, and the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars posted a combined two-hitter Sunday in beating Connecticut State Champion Bethel, 12-0, at the New England Regional.
 
Pittsfield ended pool play with a record of 2-1 and moves on to bracket play, which begins on Monday. Pittsfield emerges as the second seed out of its pool and will play in a quarter-final game on Monday at 10 a.m.
 
Wendling and Matt Keegan combined to strike out three and walk four in the shutout win.
 
Their offense gave them a cushion right out of the gate with three runs in the top of the first.
 
Pittsfield collected five doubles in a 12-hit attack.
 
Noah Maselli went 2-for-4 with a pair of double and three RBIs. Cooper Reed, Jacob Herzberg and Wendling (2-for-4) each had a two-bagger.
 
Aiden Arseneau went 2-for-2 and scored a pair of runs.
 
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