NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
Finding A Groove
Date:06/13/2025 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Nighawks dominate the night, backed by a seven-run second inning and a stellar pitching performance to notch their third straight win to start the early season, as they take down the SteepleCats 12-1. It was the visitors from North Adams who got on the board in the top half of the first. J.T. Thompson had a leadoff single and would make it to third off an error from Michael Trommer. N...
Don't Call it A Comeback
Date:06/12/2025 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
Montpelier, VT - By Brendan Bowlin. The opening game in the 2025 Governor’s Cup series between the Nighthawks and the Mountaineers didn’t disappoint. Upper Valley, with one out and down one run, rallied in a three-run surge in the top of the ninth to stun the fans in Montpelier to earn their second straight win, 6-4. The Nighthawks would start the game off strong. In the top o...
Back on Track
Date:06/10/2025 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT – By Brendan Bowlin. Mother Nature returns to Maxfield Sports Complex, this time during the contest as the Nighthawks make the most of the rain-shortened matchup, taking this one from the Mainers. Originally, the Nighthawks were to welcome the Mountaineers to White River Junction on Saturday, but the rain poured all weekend, moving the home opener to tonight. H...
Trouble In the Swamp
Date:06/06/2025 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
KEENE, NH - By Jacob Anes. The Nighthawks lost to the Keene Swamp Bats 5-3 on Wednesday night. The loss dropped the Nighthawks to 1-1 on the young season. Joseph Chambers (Dartmouth) got the start for Upper Valley, throwing 4 innings, allowing just one run on three hits. He struck out four and walked none. The lone run against Chambers was a Swamp Bats solo home run by left fielder ...
Opening Day Shutout
Date:06/04/2025 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
LYNN, MA - By Jacob Anes. The Upper Valley Nighthawks opened the 2025 season with a 5-0 win over the North Shore Navigators in Lynn, Massachusetts on Tuesday night. This was the second straight Opening Day win for the Nighthawks. The Nighthawks relied on their pitching in the win, with three righties combining for the shutout. Flynn Howard (Merrimack) set the tone for the team, opening the game w...
Sanford Preview and Week Recap
Date:07/02/2024 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT - Maxfield Sports Complex will host tonight’s North Division matchup between the Upper Valley Nighthawks (8-12) and the Sanford Mainers (12-11). The Nighthawks are 2-1 versus the Mainers so far this season, sweeping them in a doubleheader at the beginning of June, and losing in a 3-0 shutout on the 16th. Upper Valley suffered a tough loss last night ve...
Upper Valley vs. Vermont Preview
Date:06/26/2024 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
MONTPELIER, VT - The Nighthawks are having a tough June. So far this season, they are 4-10, riding a nine-game losing streak. Tonight, they play the Vermont Mountaineers at Montpelier Recreation Field. The Mountaineers have had a more productive season so far, bringing home 12 wins and only 3 losses, winning seven games in a row going into tonight’s game. The Nighthawks are hoping to break b...
Vermont Game Recap and Sanford Preview
Date:06/16/2024 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
Montpelier, VT – It was a tough loss yesterday against the Vermont Mountaineers. The Nighthawks lost 4-2 at Montpelier Recreation Field. It started off as a scoreless game into the 4th, with Upper Valley’s starter Chris Mattioli keeping the game tight. Vermont struck first in the bottom of the fourth inning with a solo home run by Matthew Jensen. They added two more runs in the ...
Newport Beats the Nighthawks 8-4
Date:06/16/2024 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
White River Junction, VT – The Upper Valley Nighthawks fought hard but came up short in Friday’s home game versus the Newport Gulls. Despite comeback attempts by the Hawks in the 3rd and 5th innings, the Gulls took the 8-4 victory. Newport jumped out to an early lead, scoring 6 runs in the first three innings. Upper Valley responded in the bottom of the third with two runs, th...
Bristol Goes Home Blue After 5-Run Comeback By Upper Valley
Date:06/14/2024 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
By: Cole Rawson White River Junction, VT – The Upper Valley Nighthawks edged out the Bristol Blues 7-6 in a thrilling comeback victory Wednesday. Trailing by four runs after a five-run outburst by the Blues in the fifth inning, the Nighthawks clawed their way back to secure a hard-fought win in front of an energized home crowd. The Nighthawks struck first with two runs in the second inning...
Nighthawks Fall to Blue Sox After Valley’s Extra-Inning Rally
Date:06/12/2024 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
By: Cole Rawson HOLYOKE, MA – The Upper Valley Nighthawks faced a tough defeat in extra innings Tuesday, losing 4-1 to the Valley Blue Sox. After 3 rainouts in a row, the Hawks fell behind in the 10th inning despite a strong start and some solid pitching. The Nighthawks broke the ice and scored their lone run in the second inning when Michael Trommer hit a sacrifice fly, driving in Gehrig ...
Nighthawks Sink Schooners Hopes for Opening Day Win
Date:06/05/2024 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
By: Cole Rawson MYSTIC, CT - The Upper Valley Nighthawks started off the season strong with an 8-3 victory over the Mystic Schooners in an NECBL Opening Day matchup Tuesday night. Besides a few well-placed singles, the game had a slow start offensively with only one run scored in the first five innings. After breaking the ice in the 4th inning, the Nighthawks followed it with a t...
Nighthawks Announce 2024 Schedule
Date:01/29/2024 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
Hartford, VT - The Upper Valley Nighthawks announced their 2024 schedule on Sunday evening in preparation for the 8th season at Maxfield Sports Complex as a member of the NECBL. The Hawks will look to bounce back from a tough second half stretch at the end of 2023 and bring their first championship to the Upper Valley. Check out the detailed 2024 schedule HERE. Talons Up Nighthawks fans. ...
Upper Valley at Vermont Preview
Date:07/29/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Nighthawks are coming off a high scoring loss to the Keene Swamp Bats Friday night. Vermont is coming off a huge loss at home to the Sanford Mainers which saw them pitch four position players. Each team will look to rebound in a crucial Governor’s Cup doubleheader. Quick Hits Devin Murray has a 5.1 inning shutout streak. Kory Klingenbeck has a 9 game on base streak. Randall Alejo has...
Upper Valley at Keene Preview
Date:07/28/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Nighthawks are coming off a doubleheader loss against the Sanford Mainers last night. Keene is coming off a home win against the Vermont Mountaineers. Gametime is 6:30 today at Alumni Field in Keene. Quick Hits Devin Murray has a 5.1 inning shutout streak. Kory Klingenbeck has a 9 game on base streak. The Nighthawks have an ERA of 4.01 the second time through the order. Scouting the Oppon...
Upper Valley vs Sanford Preview
Date:07/27/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Nighthawks are coming off a win heading into a doubleheader against the Mainers. Sanford is coming off a walk off win against the Vermont Mountaineers last night. Nighthawks fans be sure to show up for Pack the Max Night. Quick Hits Nate Crider has a 10-inning shutout streak. Ryan Cesarini has a 5 game hit streak. The Nighthawks have scored 32 runs in the first inning. Scouting the Oppone...
Nighthawks Shut Down the Swamp Bats Offense in a Win
Date:07/26/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
HARTFORD, VT – The Upper Valley Nighthawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a big win over the Keen Swamp Bats at home Wednesday night. Brendan Walker (Stetson) had one of his best starts of the season as he went five innings while allowing just one run that came off a home run in the fifth. Keene struggled to get anything going off of Walker who threw twelve first pitch strikes to ...
Upper Valley vs Keene Preview
Date:07/26/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Nighthawks are looking to break a three-game losing streak at home as they take on the Keene Swamp Bats. Upper Valley is coming off a rainout after traveling to Sanford. Keene is coming off a shutout loss to Vermont. Reminder that Thursday Night is Pack the Max Night and the last time to see the Nighthawks play at home in the regular season! Quick Hits Nate Crider has a 9-inning shutout stre...
Upper Valley at Sanford Preview
Date:07/25/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Nighthawks are looking to break a three-game losing streak as they head to Sanford to play the Mainers for the final time at Sanford this season. Upper Valley is coming off a close loss to Vermont after the break. Sanford is coming off a shutout loss to the Mystic Schooners at home. Quick Hits Nate Crider has a 9-inning shutout streak. Austin Beck has a 7-game hitting streak. The Nighthawk...
Governor's Cup Game 4 Preview
Date:07/24/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Nighthawks are traveling to Montpelier to play the Mountaineers in a crucial Governor’s Cup game. Each team is coming off the All Star break with the season series in favor of the Nighthawks at three games to one. Quick Hits Nate Crider has a 9-inning shutout streak. Austin Beck has a 6-game hitting streak. The Nighthawks are hitting .301 in the first inning this season. Scouting th...
Island Hopping: Hawks Split Double-Header
Date:07/21/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
By: Jacob Anes Photo: Riley Bergstrom The Upper Valley Nighthawks split a doubleheader with the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks today in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. The split puts the Nighthawks 17-18 as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. In game 1, the Nighthawks were led by a strong outing from starting pitcher Randall Alejo (Saint Rose), who fanned 12 bat...
Upper Valley at Martha's Vineyard Preview
Date:07/21/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Nighthawks are traveling to the Shark Tank to play Martha’s Vineyard in a double header today as they look to break a three-game losing streak. Vineyard is coming off a one run loss to the Newport Gulls at home. Game one is scheduled for 4:30 and game two is scheduled for 7:05. Quick Hits Nate Crider has a 9-inning shutout streak. Matt Russo has a 7 game on base streak. The Nighthawk...
Upper Valley Loses Third Straight to Sanford
Date:07/20/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
By: Patrick McCaw Photo Credit: Riley Bergstom WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT - The Upper Valley Nighthawks took their third straight loss to the hands of the Sanford Mainers with a final score of 5-0. This loss puts the Nighthawks one game under .500 with a record of 16-17. A continuing theme played on in Thursday's nine inning contest, the Nighthawks played from behind early. Two-...
Upper Valley vs. Sanford Preview
Date:07/20/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Upper Valley Nighthawks will take on the Sanford Mainers for the fifth time this season at the Maxfield Sports Complex. The Mainers have won the last three contests between the two teams and are 3-0 in their last three games. The Nighthawks on the other hand are 1-2 in their last three, in the doubleheader against the Newport Gulls they were outscored 23-2. Quick Hits Nate Crider has...
Upper Valley vs. Newport Doubleheader Preview
Date:07/19/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Upper Valley Nighthawks will travel down to Newport to take on the Gulls for the first time this season. The two teams will face off in a doubleheader Wednesday, this doubleheader was the lone scheduled away doubleheader on the Nighthawks schedule. Quick Hits Ryan Cesarini has a 7 game on base streak. Nighthawks’ hitters are hitting .316 in the 5th inning. The Nighthawks...
Upper Valley Splits Doubleheader at North Shore
Date:07/16/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
By: Patrick McCaw Photo Credit: Riley Bergstrom LYNN, MA - The Upper Valley Nighthawks split Saturday's doubleheader against the North Shore Navigators. The Nighthawks comeback fell short in game one 5-4, but they dominated in game two winning 7-3. Upper Valley came into Saturday's doubleheader losing six of their last seven games. And the start of game one was a fru...
Upper Valley vs. North Shore Doubleheader Preview
Date:07/15/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Upper Valley Nighthawks will be on the road to take on the North Shore Navigators for a Saturday doubleheader. This will be the first meeting of these two teams as their lone prior scheduled bout was postponed. The Nighthawks have now lost six of their last seven, whereas North Shore has won two of their last three games. Quick Hits Ryan Cesarini is now tied for the Nighth...
Upper Valley falls to the Sanford Mainers
Date:07/14/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
By: Patrick McCaw Photo Credit: Riley Bergstrom WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT- The Upper Valley Nighthawks were on the wrong side of a 10-3 blowout against the Sanford Mainers Friday night. This was Upper Valley's second loss to Sanford this week. After a thrilling eleven inning win against the Vermont Mountaineers on Thursday, hopes were high for the Nighthawks. Upper Valley broug...
Upper Valley vs. Sanford Preview
Date:07/14/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
The Upper Valley Nighthawks will be back at the Max Friday night to take on the Sanford Mainers for the second time this week. In their last matchup, the Mainers got the best of the Nighthawks to take a 2-1 season series lead. Quick Hits The Nighthawks are hitting .298 in the first inning this season. Kory Klingenbeck has a four game on base streak. ...
Nighthawks take a 3-1 Lead in the Governor's Cup with a Walk Off Win
Date:07/13/2023 Source:NECBL - Upper Valley Baseball
By: Patrick McCaw Photo Credit: Riley Bergstrom WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT - The Upper Valley Nighthawks snapped their five game losing streak in fashion Thursday Night. An eleventh inning walk-off single by Austin Beck (Angelo St.) gave Upper Valley a commanding 3-1 lead in the Governor's Cup series. The Nighthawks got off to a steaming start for the first time in five games. Ry...
