SteepleCats Earn Road Win

iBerkshires.com Sports11:14PM / Thursday, July 23, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Nelphie Lopez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday as the North Adams SteepleCats beat the Ocean State Waves, 6-2, in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

Nolan Currier went 4 and two-thirds innings on the mound in a starting role for North Adams. He struck out six and allowed two earned runs.

Liam Riordan earned the win in relief with one inning of scoreless work.

Richie Kerstetter got a two-inning save, striking out five and walking none.

North Adams (8-28) travels to White River Junction, Vt., on Saturday to face the Upper Valley Nighthawks.

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North Adams Reschedules Boxcar Races, BBQ Cook-Off Oct. 2

Staff Reports10:28AM / Monday, September 28, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Following a rainout over the weekend, the Boxcar Races & BBQ Cook-Off has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, on Main Street.

Organized by the North Adams Police Department and Fire Department, the community event will serve as the kickoff for Fall Foliage Weekend and coincide with North Adams' monthly First Friday festivities.

Event Schedule:

5:30 – 6 p.m: Boxcar Races begin on Main Street.
6 p.m.: BBQ judging officially commences.
Post-Race Activities: Attendees can sample BBQ and view the youth entry designs at the Boxcar Car Show.

Organizers report that a limited supply of boxcar kits and fully built cars remain available for last-minute entries. Registration is mandatory for all participants — including returning racers from previous years — to assist coordinators in building accurate race brackets and maintaining the schedule. Interested participants can register online here.

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