Koperniak Homers Twice in AAA Win

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak recorded his second two-home run game of the year on Tuesday for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.
 
Koperniak went 3-for-5 with four RBIs for the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate in a 13-11, extra-inning win over the Nashville Sounds.
 
Koperniak's seventh-inning round-tripper to straightaway center field came in a five-run rally for Memphis to overcome a four-run deficit.
 
For the season, Koperniak is hitting .321 with 41 runs batted in and 12 homers. He has a slugging percentage of .517 for the Redbirds, who are 5-3 after Tuesday's win to lead the International League West in the second half of the season.
 
Memphis finished the first half of the season in fourth place in the 10-team division with a record of 38-37.
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Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces Closure

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ADAMS, Mass. — Owner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.

King moved to Berkshire County eight years ago, first renovating and reopening the historic Wigwam in North Adams with her partner, Wayne Gelinas, and then the gift shop in Adams. She saw the boba tea shop as a way to bring some of her culture to the community.

King opened the shop in March 2023 and reopened it in the summertime for people to enjoy drinks and buy local gift items.

"Over the past three seasons I've loved making boba tea and smoothies, teaching people about boba pearls, and chatting with everyone who stopped by. Many customers even became friends, which made this little shop extra special," she wrote. Over the next few weeks I’ll be clearing out the shop, and everything will be priced below cost. If you enjoy a bargain or would like to stop by to say hi and bye, feel free."

King announced on Facebook on Sunday that it is time for her to "fully embrace retirement and focus on family and new adventures."

"Thank you for the conversations, laughs, and friendships," she wrote. "Adams will always hold a special place in my heart."

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