The Navy baseball team (2-1) is set for its home opener against Delaware State (0-4) on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Terwilliger Brothers Field. This marks the first of 27 home games for the season. The Mids have historically performed well in home openers, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten, and have a strong track record against Delaware State. Last year's opener revealed notable individual performances, especially from Brock Murtha and Victor Izquierdo, who continue to be key players. Fans can catch the game via the Navy Athletics YouTube channel or on WNAV radio.

By the Numbers
  • Navy holds a 27-7-1 all-time lead against Delaware State.
  • In their last ten home openers, Navy is 7-3, with a five-game winning streak from 2018 to 2022.
State of Play
  • Navy won last year's home opener 7-4 against Manhattan.
  • Delaware State was outscored 67-12 in its opening series against VMI.
What's Next

Following the home opener, Navy travels to Columbia, S.C. for South Carolina's Salute the Troops Weekend. They will compete against Air Force, followed by matchups with the Gamecocks and Marshall.

Bottom Line

As Navy kicks off its home season, maintaining momentum from previous home openers and leveraging strong individual performances will be crucial to their success against Delaware State and beyond.