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Vermont Walked-Off by Sanford 4-3

SANFORD, Maine. — Two throwing errors on a hit single from Jacob Harring allowed Sanford to come back and steal the first game over the Mountaineers.

Rex Hauser tosses on the mound. Photo Credit: Sam Hawley
Rex Hauser tosses on the mound. Photo Credit: Sam Hawley
June 21, 2026

SANFORD, Maine. — Two throwing errors on a hit single from Jacob Harring allowed Sanford to come back and steal the first game over the Mountaineers.

Box Score

The Basics

Score: Vermont 3, Sanford 4

Records: Vermont 5-9, Sanford 9-5

Location: Goodall Park

 

Rapid Recap

  • In just the third batter of the bottom of the 1st inning, Troy Carpenter blasted a two-run shot to left-center to put Sanford up 2-0. 

  • On a stolen base attempt, Brayden Leonard was caught out at home plate. However, Alex Benevento ripped an RBI single two batters later to send home David Alvarez.

  • Rex Hauser came in relief for Vermont starter Luke Deschenes after three innings. The Vermonter struck out one batter and allowed two hits

  • Matthew Jackson gave Vermont the lead on a two-run homer of his own in the 5th inning. It's the fourth home run of the season for the Mountaineers and the first of the season for the Stony Brook product.

  • Andrew Gendi stranded two Sanford runners in the 7th inning to keep the lead at 3-2. Davis Budd entered the game for Gendi after one batter in the 8th and stranded an additional two Mainers.

  • After recording the first two outs of the bottom of the 9th, Nick Zamperion was walked after he started the game 4-for-4. Jacob Harring delivered a single and came around to score off two throwing errors to first and third. 

 

Vermont Game/Season Notes

  • WP: Andrew Kapica (3-0), LP: Davis Budd (0-1)

  • Matthew Jackson's home run was Vermont's 33rd extra-base hit of the season. The Mountaineers are 3rd in the league in the category. 

  • Alex Benevento scored two of the Mountaineers' six runs three days ago against the Nighthawks. The 2026 Ivy League 2nd-Teamer is one of seven in the league with 11 runs scored.

  • David Alvarez's 1-for-3 outing against Sanford makes him one of the ten in the league with 20 or more at-bats and a .370 average or higher.

  • Kevin Hager is one of 14 NECBL batters with 13 or more hits. 

  • Nick Mullen hit a double in the 1st inning against Upper Valley. He is now tied for the most in the league with five to his name.

  • Vermont stole two bases against the Mainers. They lead the league with 49 stolen bags to their total.

  • Rex Hauser struck out one batter. He leads the Mountaineers with 11 to his name.

 

Next Up:

The Mountaineers return home for two games on Sunday, June 21 against the Danbury Westerners. Game 1 will resume action at the bottom of the 5th inning at 4:30 p.m. on NECBL+ from its lightning delay. Game 2 starts at 6:30 p.m. with ESPN+ carrying the contest.

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