Navy baseball achieved a commanding 9-1 victory against Lafayette in the opening game of their Patriot League series. Victor Izquierdo starred with a three-run homer during a six-run second inning, while Brady Bendik delivered a stellar pitching performance, striking out nine batters in 7.2 innings. The Midshipmen's offense was further bolstered by Patrick Walsh鈥檚 three hits and a two-run homer from Chris Klug, leading to their 19th win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Navy scored six runs in the second inning, highlighted by Izquierdo's three-run home run.
  • Bendik struck out nine and allowed one earned run on eight hits over 7.2 innings.
State of Play
  • Navy improved to 19-13 overall and 6-7 in the Patriot League.
  • The team has won three consecutive games against Lafayette, now leading the all-time series 107-55-2.
What's Next

Navy will continue its series against Lafayette with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, including the "Bark at the Park" event, starting at 1:05 p.m.

Bottom Line

Navy's relentless offense and Bendik's strong pitching showcase the team's potential as they advance in the season, setting a positive tone heading into the rest of the series.