Koperniak Doubles in a Pair for Cardinals in Grapefruit League

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JUPITER, Fla. – Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak Tuesday went 2-for-4 with a double and a pair of RBIs for the St. Louis Cardinals in a split-squad Spring Training game against the Florida Marlins.
 
Koperniak doubled home a pair of runs in the second inning of an 11-10 Cardinals win.
 
The 2016 Hoosac Valley graduate has appeared in 20 games this spring for the Cardinals, going 8 for 26 at the plate for a .308 batting average and a .718 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage). He has driven in five runs with a pair of doubles.
 
The Cardinals have seven more Spring Training games left, finishing on Tuesday against Chicago. Opening Day for St. Louis is Thursday, March 28, at the Los Angeles Dodgers.
 
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Cheshire Gears Up for 2nd Annual Summer Festival

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) is set to host the 2nd annual Cheshire Summer Festival this coming July 27.
 
"With this being our 10th year of block parties / festivals, we've seen how impactful bringing folks together for a good time can be," CCA President John Tremblay said in an email exchange. "Witnessing lots of smiling, happy people is always a testament to the value."
 
Scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cheshire Community House Grounds, the festival offers an array of entertainment for all ages. Headlining the festival is Whiskey City and there will also be a performance by It's Magic during intermission.
 
There will also be activities for children like face painting and balloon tying.
 
For those seeking friendly competition, the Cheshire Cornhole Cup also returns.
 
Ozzie's Food Truck and Diane's Twist Ice Cream will offer food snacks for purchase throughout the event. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
 
There will also be raffles.
 
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