Baseball comes up short in doubleheader at Navy as Holy Cross falls in both games of the Patriot League matchup, with Navy winning 4-3 in the first game and 9-5 in the second.

The Big Picture

The Holy Cross baseball team faced defeats in both ends of a doubleheader against Navy, highlighting the challenging competition in the Patriot League.

By the Numbers
  • Royer led Holy Cross in Game One with 2-for-3, RBI, and a run scored, while Keller stood out for Navy in Game One with a 3-for-4 performance, including a double and two runs scored.
  • In Game Two, Royer contributed with 2-for-5, including a double and two RBIs for Holy Cross, whereas Manning shined for Navy with a 2-for-4 performance, featuring a double, triple, two RBIs, and two runs scored.
Yes, But

Despite Holy Cross showing resilience with late-game efforts in both matchups, they were unable to overcome Navy's strong lead in either game, leading to double losses.

State of Play
  • Holy Cross faced tough competition from Navy, struggling to secure victories in either game of the doubleheader.
  • The postponed game against Harvard presents an opportunity for Holy Cross to regroup and strive for a win in their upcoming matchup.
What's Next

Holy Cross looks ahead to their rescheduled game against Harvard on Wednesday, March 27, aiming for a strong performance in their home opener at Fitton Field.

Bottom Line

Holy Cross baseball faced a tough doubleheader against Navy, highlighting the team's resilience despite facing challenging competition, emphasizing the importance of regrouping for future games to secure victories.