Pittfsfield 16U, 13U Teams Fall at Babe Ruth Regionals

iBerkshires.com Sports03:59PM / Saturday, July 18, 2026Print Story | Email Story

STAMFORD, Conn. – Adrian Gonzaga struck out seven and allowed no earned runs in 4 and a third innings on the mound Saturday to lead the Rhode Island State Champions to a 10-7 win over Pittsfield in the Babe Ruth Baseball 16-year-old New England Regional.

Warrick, R.I., took control of the game with a six-run third inning to grab a 7-4 lead, but Pittsfield rallied for three in the top of the sixth to draw within a run at 8-7.

The Rhode Islanders scored two in the bottom of the sixth, though, and Gonzaga struck out the side in order in the top of the seventh to close out the win.

Aiden Arseneau went 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of RBIs for Pittsfield, which also got doubles from Kevin Smith (2-for-4) and Kydd Kearns.

Pittsfield used four pitchers, who combined for six strikeouts in the loss.

Pittsfield drops to 1-1 in pool play. Rhode Island improved to 2-0, all alone in first place in the four-team pool.

Pittsfield finishes the pool round robin on Sunday morning against Connecticut Champion Bethel.

13-Year-Old

Braintree, Mass., 23, Pittsfield 9

WESTFIELD, Mass. – Braintree tacked on 12 runs in the top of the seventh inning Saturday to run away with a 23-9 win over Pittsfield in the Babe Ruth Baseball 13-year-old New England Regional.

Troy Maloy went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI to lead a nine-hit attack for Pittsfield.

Jake Merwin was 2-for-4 with a double, and Mateo Herrera doubled in the loss.

Pittsfield split the pitching among five different players.

It takes an 0-2 record into Sunday morning’s pool play finale against Maine State Champion Bath.

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Pittsfield's Christian Center Rebrands as 'The Center'

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:41PM / Tuesday, August 04, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Christian Center is becoming The Center, and assures the community that while the logo and name have changed, "Our heart has not."

The rebrand was announced on Tuesday after months of listening sessions, community conversations, and surveys. It was emphasized that the organization's heart, mission, and commitment to the community are unchanged.

The Center will host its annual Community Day, including a name change celebration, on Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"While our name is shifting, our core purpose remains steadfast. Alongside our new name, we are introducing our defining tagline—Nourish. Empower. Connect.—which reflects the three principles guiding everything we do," Executive Director Jessica Jones wrote in a newsletter.

"Whether through our food pantry, meal program, free clothing boutique, or community events, our work remains focused on helping our neighbors access essential resources, build connections, and thrive."

The new logo features a fork, carrot, heart, and shirt, representing the pillars of The Center's service.

The Christian Center was incorporated in 1974, but it dates back to the early 1890s, when it was the Epworth Mission, founded by the Methodist Church.

Today, its main focus is food insecurity, but it also provides clothing, household items, and sanitary supplies to those who need them. The Center operates a food pantry, upstairs free shop, and serves breakfast and lunch, as well as offering assistance in accessing resources.

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