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The Keene SwampBats are the 2025 NECBL champions

Ripken Reese’s walk-off grand slam capped a wild 13-12 comeback win for the SwampBats in Game 1 of the NECBL championship in Keene.

Ripken Reese hits a walk-off grand slam as the SwampBats rally with eight runs in the ninth to beat the Sharks 13-12 in Game 1 of the NECBL finals.

Keene’s Tate Matte, 22, is preparing to represent New Hampshire in next month’s Ironman World Championships in Nice, France, after qualifying with a top finish in Lake Placid.

The SwampBats stay perfect in the postseason, blanking Sanford 8-0 to sweep the series and advance to the NECBL Championship for the first time since 2019.

The SwampBats took game one of the North Division finals 6-2 over Sanford, powered by shutdown pitching from Aydan Decker-Petty and Mikey Fernandez.

SwampBats end regular season with record-breaking 32nd win as Ripken Reese plays all nine positions in historic 8-2 victory over Vermont.

The Keene SwampBats tied a franchise record with their 31st win, dominating the SteepleCats 11-4 ahead of a record-setting regular season finale.

The Keene SwampBats’ 8-game win streak ended with an 11-2 blowout loss to Martha’s Vineyard, despite standout efforts from Herring and Jaros.

Keene’s comeback magic continued after the All-Star break as the SwampBats rallied in the seventh inning to beat the Sanford Mainers 4-3 and clinch the top seed in the NECBL North Division.