The Navy baseball team's successful week garnered two significant weekly honors, with sophomore Tyler Grenn named Patriot League Pitcher of the Week and freshman Andrew Manning securing the league's Rookie of the Week accolade. Grenn's outstanding performance included his first complete game of the season, achieving his third Pitcher-of-the-Week honor, while Manning showcased his talent with a pair of two-hit games and six runs scored. The right-hander Grenn delivered a dominant series opener against Lehigh, allowing just two runs on eight hits and recording a career-high six strikeouts, while Manning displayed consistency throughout the week with a .417 batting average and six runs scored over four games.

By the Numbers
  • Grenn holds a 5-2 record and 3.31 ERA this season, with five quality starts and 123 pitches thrown in his complete game.
  • Manning maintains a .296 batting average with 34 runs scored, 29 RBI, and 12 extra-base hits.
State of Play
  • Grenn has demonstrated exceptional pitching prowess, achieving quality starts and significant innings pitched.
  • Manning's consistent batting performance and on-base ability have contributed significantly to Navy's success.
  • Navy is set to face rival Army from Friday to Sunday in the three-game Star Series after a non-conference game at Mount St. Mary's.
Bottom Line

Navy's rising stars, Grenn and Manning, have been pivotal in the team's recent success, showcasing exceptional pitching and batting talent, respectively. Their contributions are instrumental as the team prepares to face rival Army in the upcoming Star Series.