Extra win

Extra innings win for Keene as the Swamp Bats beat Upper Valley, 7-5 in 10 innings.
Justin Willis gets the win.
Andrew  Houde  was valuable in middle relief.

The Swamp Bat are home Friday and Saturday.

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