Army Baseball Blank Navy in Game 1 Behind Lehman’s Gem
Army West Point Baseball triumphed over Navy in a 1-0 victory in the opening game of the Baseball Star Series, courtesy of Justin Lehman's exceptional performance, delivering a complete-game shutout with eight strikeouts on 129 pitches.
By the Numbers- 7: Each pitcher allowed only seven total baserunners in the game.
- 2: Coleson Titus recorded two sacrifice bunts during the match.
- 3: Derek Berg, Braden Golinski, and Sam Ruta each secured hits for the Black Knights.
- 2: Sam Ruta notched two walks in the victory against Navy.
Navy's Tyler Grenn also pitched a complete game, making it a challenging pitchers' duel.
State of Play- Army has won nine of its last 11 games, improving their overall record to 24-17.
- Army holds an impressive 11-2 record in their past 13 games against Navy and a 14-3 record in their past 17 games against service academy rivals.
Army aims to clinch the Baseball Star by securing a series win over Navy in Game 2 on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Doubleday Field.
Bottom LineBehind Lehman's stellar pitching performance, Army West Point Baseball claimed a hard-fought victory over Navy, showcasing their dominance in the rivalry and setting the stage for an exciting series continuation.
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