The Keene Swamp Bats (19-6) were never able to get over the hump and get over their troubles against the Vermont Mountaineers (11-12) on Monday, as the Keene Swamp Bats fell 4-2 at Montpelier Recreation Field after falling behind by four runs in the fifth inning.

The Keene Swamp Bats scored two runs in the sixth on an RBI single by Brett Barrett and. Despite their efforts, the Keene Swamp Bats couldn't get over the hump.

Cole Peragine reached base three times in the game for the Vermont Mountaineers. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the third innings.

Alex Haines kept contact to a minimum, striking out nine the Keene Swamp Bats batters. The Vermont Mountaineers' pitcher tossed five innings of shutout ball and allowed only two hits.

Kevin McAvoy (3-2) took the loss for the Keene Swamp Bats. He lasted just seven innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed four runs.