Connors and LaFleur Crush Army in Holy Cross Baseball Sweep
Holy Cross baseball secured a dominant sweep against Army, winning 10-2 in their latest game. Braden Connors and John LaFleur each hit home runs and drove in three runs, contributing significantly to the Crusaders' offensive power. This victory marked Holy Cross's fourth consecutive win and improved their record to 13-16 overall and 8-4 in conference play, while Army fell to 15-14 and 6-6 in the Patriot League. Throughout the three-game series, Holy Cross outscored Army 37-13, showcasing their strong performance.
By the Numbers- Holy Cross outscored Army 37-13 in the three-game series.
- Braden Connors boasts a 2-for-4 game with a home run, three RBI, and three runs scored.
- Ryan Grundy extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a 2-for-4 performance, including an RBI and two runs scored.
- Holy Cross pitching recorded 31 strikeouts across the series, with Derek Volz pitching 4.2 innings and striking out six.
- Holy Cross has won four straight games and seven of their last ten.
- The Crusaders improve to 5-1 against Army in 2026.
- Holy Cross is 10-3 in their last 13 meetings with Army, having outscored them 95-54 over that span.
Holy Cross will face Stonehill next on April 7, aiming to continue their winning momentum. Their performance this season suggests they are increasingly competitive in the Patriot League.
Bottom LineThe Crusaders' decisive victory over Army highlights their improving form and established dominance within the conference, making them a team to watch as the season progresses.
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