ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- For now, it appears Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak will start the 2025 regular season with the Memphis Redbirds.
The St. Louis Cardinals Sunday announced that the outfielder and two infield prospects in the Cardinals' system were being optioned to the Triple-A affiliate in Tennessee.
In 15 games with the Major League club at Spring Training, Koperniak hit .355 with an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 1.039.
He had two home runs, three doubles and six RBIs in the Grapefruit League.
Last summer at Memphis, Koperniak led the team with a .309 batting average and .882 OPS and 20 home runs in 122 games.
The Redbirds play an exhibition game against the Cardinals on March 24 in Memphis before opening their season on Friday, March 28, at Louisville.
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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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