Berkshire Force Heads to Softball World Series

The 12U Berkshire Force Softball team captured the New England Regional Championship last Sunday, earning them a bid to represent the region in the Babe Ruth Softball World Series.

The 6-5 win over New Milford sends the group of 13 girls and coaches to Jensen Beach, Florida this weekend, to face off against the best teams from all over the world. The team consists of Emma Newberry, Lily Smith, Bella MacDonald, Madeleine Leoncini, Cheyann Goddard, Julia Pierce, Brodi Rosier, Kami Sweet, Brenna McNeice, Mia Arpante, Amanda Pou, Natalie Arnhold, Michaela Hinckley and coaches Jessica Glebus, Will Glebus, Rick Arpante and Brian MacDonald.

To keep up with the action and stream games live head to the Softball World Series official website.

To help cover travel costs for the team, Berkshire Force has several fundraisers going on this week, including some pretty easy ways you can help.

• Go Fund Me Page 

     Donations can be made online at https://www.gofundme.com/berkshire-force-12u-softball.

• Donation Jar 

      Krispy Kones, Route 7 in Laneborough will be collecting donations for the team.

• Dine to Donate - Tuesday July 24

     99 Restaurant, Merrill Road in Pittsfield. Mention to your server you're there for the Berkshire Force Dine to Donate and a percentage of your bill will go directly to the team.

• Coin Drop - Wednesday July 25

     Stop and Shop, Merrill Road in Pittsfield. From 10 am to 6 pm, team members will be collecting change outside the store. Any donation large or small helps!

• Paint Party and Open Studio

    The Dirty Brush, North Street in Pittsfield, will host open studio hours Tuesday the 24th from 6 - 8 pm, and Thursday 10am - 1 pm, as well as a Thursday night Canvas Class. To sign up or for details, call 442-9300

• Dine to Donate - Thursday July 26

    Patrick's Pub, Bank Row in Pittsfield. 20% of sales from Lunch (11:30 am - 2:30 pm), Dinner (4:30 pm - 10:30 pm) and Take-Out will be donated directly to the team. In addition to normal business hours, members of the team will be taking pre-order's for lunch delivery on Thursday. This night is the opening night for Tarzan at the Colonial Theatre and will likely be very busy between 5:30 to 7:30, so please plan accordingly.  Lunch delivery orders must be placed with Heather at 413-770-2746 by 2 p.m. Wednesday (25th)

Good Luck to Berkshire Force!