Keene SwampBats and Nashua Silver Knights Announce Granite State Showdown
NASHUA, NH / KEENE, NH — The Keene SwampBats and the Nashua Silver Knights are excited to announce the Granite State Showdown, a two-game exhibition series bringing together the only two summer collegiate baseball teams in the state of New Hampshire.
The Granite State Showdown will feature the state’s most iconic summer baseball franchises, with the SwampBats representing the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) and the Silver Knights representing the Futures League. The series will celebrate elite collegiate baseball while showcasing the best of New Hampshire’s baseball tradition.
The opening game will be played at Holman Stadium in Nashua on Monday, July 13, with first pitch scheduled for 6:03 p.m. The series will conclude with a rematch at Alumni Field in Keene on Tuesday, July 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Both games will feature rosters filled with some of the top collegiate players in the nation, including many of New Hampshire’s finest, giving fans the opportunity to see high-level talent compete in a special inter-league exhibition setting.
The matchup also highlights the championship pedigree of both organizations. The SwampBats have captured six NECBL Championships, while the Silver Knights have earned six Futures League Championships. The SwampBats enter their 29th season, while the Silver Knights begin their 16th season of competition.
“The SwampBats are proud to bring together two great baseball organizations,” said Kevin Watterson, President of the Keene SwampBats. “Our fans will not be disappointed in these special evenings of summer collegiate baseball.”
“We are thrilled to bring the Granite State Showdown to life this summer,” said Cam Cook, General Manager of the Nashua Silver Knights. “The opportunity for two long-standing organizations with championship pedigrees in different leagues to come together is going to create an incredible experience for fans across New Hampshire.”
The Granite State Showdown is expected to become a marquee summer baseball event, celebrating New Hampshire pride, collegiate excellence, and the shared passion of two dedicated fan bases.
