MCLA Trailblazers Baseball Shut Out

SCHENECTADY, NY. — The MCLA Trailblazers baseball team was shut out for the third straight game as they fell to host Union College 11-0 Tuesday in a game held at Central Park. Union matched a season high in runs scored as they improved to 8-4-1 overall. MCLA drops their tenth straight game and now sits at 2-12.

Union only needed 11 hits to put up their 11 runs. They swiped nine bases against MCLA while also benefiting from five walks and a hit batter. MCLA ended the day with only five hits.

The Trailblazers had a great chance to grab the lead in the top of the first putting the first two runners on base, however a baserunning miscue led to a double play that left MCLA scoreless. Union would waste little time taking advantage. They parlayed three hits and two MCLA errors into a three run first and never looked back.

They would tally another run in the second after a two out walk and a pair of stolen bases put a runner on third. A two out hit would bring him around to make it 4-0. Union then tacked on two in the fourth and three in the fifth to put the game away. They were aided by more poor defense from MCLA in the process.

Northern Berkshire Celebrates Spirit of Caring Award Recipients

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
06:22PM / Friday, May 10, 2024

NBUW Executive Director Patti Messina recognizes two 'dynamic' women retiring this year: Janice Broderick and Christine MacBeth. 

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday saluted members of the community who have stepped beyond their roles to help and support others. 

 

Among them was state Rep. John Barrett III, former longtime mayor of North Adams, who was recognized not only for his efforts on behalf of the city for so many years but a "softer side" not always apparent. 

 

The celebration was NBUW's sixth annual Spirit of Caring Awards, held at Norad Mill and attended by its member agencies, sponsors and community members. The room was packed at 3 West for the presentations of the Spirit of the Future Award to Officer Stephanie Mirante, the newly named Steve Green Spirit of Community Award to Wild Oats and the Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award to Barrett. Also recognized was Adams Heating & Plumbing for campaign of the year. Barrett also provided a proclamation from the House to his fellow recipients. 

 

Executive Director Patti Messina first wanted to recognize two women who are retiring after years of serving the community: Janice Broderick of the Elizabeth Freeman Center and Christine Macbeth, president and CEO of the Brien Center. 

 

"They leave behind a legacy of dedication, commitment and hard work to this community," she said. "We salute you and thank you for your accomplishments."

 

Sharon DeMyer-Nemser and Ellen Sutherland, both members of the board of directors, presented Barrett, elected to the House in 2017, with the award. 

 

"Although John really needs no introduction, we would like to take a moment to review John's past and storied history in our community," said DeMyer-Nemser, ticking off accomplishments including fighting for the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and convincing political leaders that arts and culture are vital components in building a strong creative economy in the Berkshires during his 26 years as mayor and representing North Berkshire on Beacon Hill.