Koperniak Off to Strong Start in Spring Training with St. Louis

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JUPITER, Fla. -- Hoosac Valley High School graduate and St. Louis Cardinals prospect Matt Koperniak Saturday went 3-for-3 with a double and three runs batted in during a spring training game with the big club.
 
Koperniak doubled against Jeff Lindgren, who threw in three games during the 2023 MLB regular season for Miami.
 
Koperniak came off the bench in the Saturday split-squad game between the Cardinals and Marlins, a 9-8 win for Florida.
 
On Sunday, Koperniak had one at-bat without a hit in St. Louis' 3-0 win over Houston.
 
Koperniak, 26, went 5-for-12 with an RBI in eight spring training games with the Cardinals in 2023.
 
In 129 games last summer with Double-A Springfield, Mo., and Triple-A Memphis, Tenn., Koperniak went .287 with 18 home runs and 85 RBIs.
 
Koperniak, a three-sport standout at Hoosac Valley, graduated in 2016 and attended Trinity College in Connecticut. He signed a free agent contract with St. Louis in 2020. While in college, he played summer ball for the North Adams SteepleCats.
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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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