By Beth David, Editor
The third annual battle of the badges softball game in Acushnet, dubbed Guns ’n Hoses, ended with a win by police over the fire department, 40-23.
“The Police Department took the title once more due to their teamwork and athleticism!” wrote the town on its Facebook page. “The Fire Department gave them a good lead to come back from. Granted, the Fire Department had a large fire to fight just a few hours before the game started!”
The annual face-off is a charity event with proceeds benefiting the two associations and a charity of the winning team’s choice.
“Kudos to both teams for continuously serving our community to keep us safe and holding wonderful events like this to raise money for charitable causes,” reads the FB post. “It was a great game and a great success! We cannot wait to see what we will have in store for next year!”
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- Colton Charpentier gives his dad Nick, who’s playing for the firefighters, a pep talk prior to the annual Guns n Hoses charity softball game between the Acushnet firefighters and police on Friday, 8/8/25, at Pope Park. Photo by Sam Simoes for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Some young fans yell out “play ball” to start the annual Guns n Hoses charity softball game between the Acushnet firefighters and police on Friday, 8/8/25, at Pope Park. Photo by Sam Simoes for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Paul Fryzinger pitches during the annual Guns n Hoses charity softball game between the Acushnet firefighters and police on Friday, 8/8/25, at Pope Park. Photo by Sam Simoes for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Nate Mello makes the catch at first base just ahead of Jared DosAnjos during the annual Guns n Hoses charity softball game between the Acushnet firefighters and police on Friday, 8/8/25, at Pope Park. Photo by Sam Simoes for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Nate Turgeon slides into second ahead of the throw during the annual Guns n Hoses charity softball game between the Acushnet firefighters and police on Friday, 8/8/25, at Pope Park. Photo by Sam Simoes for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Nick Charpentier hits a long fly out during the annual Guns n Hoses charity softball game between the Acushnet firefighters and police on Friday, 8/8/25, at Pope Park. Photo by Sam Simoes for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Adrian Fontes hits a home run to give Acushnet Police the lead during the annual Guns n Hoses charity softball game between the Acushnet firefighters and police on Friday, 8/8/25, at Pope Park. Photo by Sam Simoes for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Dan DeAmaral catches the popup at third base during the annual Guns n Hoses charity softball game between the Acushnet firefighters and police on Friday, 8/8/25, at Pope Park. Photo by Sam Simoes for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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