Exhibition to Showcase Top International Talent
Hinsdale, MA – The Berkshire Dukes are excited to announce the addition of the Great Britain National Team to their 2004 schedule. The Dukes will take on the British on Friday, June 25th at 7:00pm at the Dan Duquette Sports Academy in Hinsdale, MA.
The Dukes will begin their inaugural season of play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League this summer on Sunday, June 13th at 2:00 pm against in-county rival North Adams.
The Great Britain National Team is playing the Dukes as part of a three-game New England swing. Energized by an improved showing at the 2003 European Championship, the British are looking to assert themselves as a major player on the international level.
“Great Britain baseball is in the process of developing into a world power,†said Ian Young, director for the Great Britain National Team. “By playing the best New England has to offer we hope to fully prepare for world competition.â€
"This will be an excellent opportunity for Dukes fans to see the international game, which is improving every year as more countries play the great game of baseball," added Dukes Team President Dan Duquette.
All tickets for this premium game will be $5.
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.
Your Comments
iBerkshires.com welcomes critical, respectful dialogue. Name-calling, personal attacks, libel, slander or foul language is not allowed. All comments are reviewed before posting and will be deleted or edited as necessary.
No Comments
Dalton Day Returns This Saturday
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center.
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents.
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager.
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event.
Cassidy Flynn scattered five hits in a complete-game effort in the circle as Lenox upset top-seeded Hoosac Valley, 3-2, in the quarter-finals of the Division 5 State Tournament. click for more
Brayden Durant struck out seven and walked one in a complete-game effort on the mound Saturday to pitch the Drury baseball team to a 6-0 win over Keefe Tech in the quarter-finals of the Division 5 State Tournament at Joe Wolfe Field. click for more
Jason Codey struck out 13, walked two and allowed just an infield single as the Generals earned a 7-1 win over Wahconah to claim their third straight regional title. click for more
Gracelyn Wright struck out eight, and Genevieve Lagess went 3-for-5 with four runs batted in as the Hurricanes beat Monson, 17-3, to claim their first Western Mass title in four years. click for more
