Good morning, Springfield.

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Feast ended yesterday in Springfield with a greased pole competition that drew more than 26,000 people, as teams including the first two women to ever compete tried various strategies to climb a 40-foot pole + revive a long-loved tradition.

On Friday, Bondi’s Island wastewater facility in Agawam hosted a tour for residents to see its process for treating over 40 million gallons daily using a $250 million EPA loan.

The plant separates trash and treats water in multiple stages before discharging it into the Connecticut River.

Three lottery players won $100K prizes on Saturday when winning Mass Cash tickets were sold at Cumberland Farms in Attleboro, 7-Eleven in Lawrence, and Big Y in West Springfield.

The winning numbers were drawn at 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The Red Sox completed a perfect nine to nil road trip with a dramatic three to two win at Citi Field against the Mets Sunday.

The team improved playoff odds (9.7% to 39.6%) in three weeks and now weighs veteran trade options ahead of an Aug. 3 deadline.

Blue Sox intern Nikolas Misiaszek made his surprise pitching debut on Sunday at Mackenzie Stadium, throwing 20 pitches without an earned run in eight innings of a 9-2 loss to the Newport Gulls.

The Methodist University sophomore may pitch again this summer to help ease a tired bullpen.

American International College hosted the Springfield Starz basketball tournament on Saturday, featuring top local talent and a DJ set by DJ Why-Not (event ran from 12:30 to 7 p.m.), marking the Baystate’s biggest one-on-one series.

The Red Sox rallied in the ninth to beat the Mets 3-2 on Sunday and completed a 9–0 road trip.

Brayan Bello returned to the mound while Boston used small ball to force extras — a win that builds momentum ahead of their longest homestand starting Friday.

Red Sox selected shortstop Jake Schaffner 20th overall in the MLB draft, as he said he is ready to add power to his contact-hitting game.

Schaffner — who hit .356 with six home runs in 68 games at UNC — has begun working on his swing in his pro career.

Springfield Dragon Boat Festival - Individual Registration

6 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club — Free entry — Sign up to paddle in a dragon boat and enjoy a day of community fun and teamwork.

Yoga on the Landing

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Free entry — Engage in gentle yoga sequences and sound healing while connecting with the community in a serene outdoor environment.

Lawn Party @ The Landing Featuring La Era Del Mambo

4:30-7:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Free admission — Enjoy a lively evening of Latin sounds with La Era Del Mambo.

Heritage Pops Orchestra Concert

1-2:30 p.m. — Springfield Armory National Historic Site — Free — Enjoy a patriotic-themed concert on the historic grounds with the Heritage Pops Orchestra.

River of Dreams: A Tribute to Billy Joel

5-7 p.m. — Springfield City Library: Mason Square Branch — Get tickets — Experience the nostalgia of Billy Joel's greatest hits performed live.

Marina Franklin Comedy Show

8:30-10:00 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening with veteran comedian Marina Franklin, known for her engaging humor and impressive TV credits.

5th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K

8 PM — Old Monkey House — $40 registration — Participate in a run/walk that raises awareness for mentorship in under-resourced communities.