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The Vermont dugout celebrates with Tyler Jones after his 3-run homer in the bottom of the 1st inning against Upper Valley.

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Vermont Falls 13-6 in Offensive Battle to In-State Foe Upper Valley

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Despite a first-inning home run from Tyler Jones, the Upper Valley Nighthawks roared back with eleven straight runs to take Game 1 in the quest for the Governor’s Cup.

Matthew Minckler does infield work in practice at Montpelier Recreation Field

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Mountaineers Falter at North Shore 5-2

LYNN, Mass. – Navigators pitchers Sam Perry and Aidan Gelbsman combined for eight innings to quell the Vermont bats.

Hank Lippman walks off the mound for the Vermont Mountaineers

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Mountaineers Split Doubleheader Series with the Ocean State Waves

MONTPELIER, Vt. – A ten-hit victory and pitcher’s duel defeat showcased a tale of two games for Vermont in Sunday’s doubleheader.

Alex Benevento puts a ball in play for the Vermont Mountaineers.

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Six Extra-Base Hits Propel Vermont to Seven-Run Victory

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Back-to-back double-digit run performances keep the Mountaineers’ perfect record at home alive.

Aidan Botti high-fives his teammates before Vermont’s win over North Adams on June 8. 

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Vermont Strikes Early For First Road Win of the Season

LYNN, Mass. – The Vermont Mountaineers put up their second 11-run outing of the summer for their second victory over the North Shore Navigators this season.

Elliot Miles throws a ball from 3rd base during practice 

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Vermont Falters to Red-Hot Martha’s Vineyard Sharks 7-1

OAK BLUFFS, Mass. – Martha’s Vineyard broke the early scoreless frames first to clinch their fifth straight win.

The Vermont Mountaineers join Kevin Smith in the huddle at a practice at Montpelier Recreation Field.
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Vermont Falls At Cardines Field After Newport Offensive Onslaught

Four straight innings of runs scored – highlighted by a Gus Gandy grand slam – catapulted the Newport Gulls to a 9-2 win at home.

Matthew Minckler steals a base against the North Adams SteepleCats

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Mountaineers Blank North Adams 11-0 With Highest Scoring Affair of Season

Four Vermont pitchers threw a shutout and eleven hits scored eleven runs as the Vermont Mountaineers take both games of their opening home-stand of the summer.

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2026 Theme schedule
Theme Night Schedule

The Vermont Mountaineers are back at Montpelier's historic Recreation Field for another summer of NECBL baseball. With 22 home games running from June through July, there's plenty of reason to come out to the ballpark, whether it's Opening Night, a Fourth of July showdown, or one of our many family-friendly special events. Grab your friends, bring the kids, and join us all summer long.

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2026 Game Schedule
2026 Game Schedule

The New England Collegiate Baseball League has announced its 2026 season schedule, with Opening Day set for June 4 and a full 44-game slate ahead.

General Manager Brian Gallagher and Head Coach Kevin Smith | Elliot Miles and Brendan Buecker swapping spots on the mound.
Vermont’s 2025 season came to a close

The SwampBats’ Ripken Reese played all nine positions in the field in a fun-filled finale to close the regular season.

Andrew Tringe
Hometown Kid Andrew Tringe Shines in Vermont's Final Home Game Victory of 2025

Vermont capped the 2025 home slate with an 8-6 win over Sanford as the hometown kid Andrew Tringe tossed four strong innings out of the pen.

Oliver Ellison on the mound in the start
Vermont's Playoff Hopes Come to an End in Heartbreaking 6-5 Loss in Extras to Upper Valley

Vermont’s playoff hopes came to an end in an extra inning thriller against Upper Valley Monday night. The Nighthawks tied the game at three in the ninth and scored three runs in the bottom of the tenth to down Vermont, 6-5.

Sam Gates embracing Head Coach Kevin Smith after his triple in the fourth inning
Hertzler's Birthday start Leads Vermont to 8-2 Win over North Shore

Vermont kept their playoff hopes alive behind Noah Hertzler’s incredible start on his 21st birthday as they downed North Shore 8-2 Sunday afternoon