The Army West Point Baseball team triumphed over Navy in an intense 13-inning battle, winning 5-4 in Annapolis. Both teams exchanged leads multiple times, with Army's Andrew Berg shining on the mound, pitching for nine innings, and Josiah Overbeek sealing the final innings. Army’s triumph ties them for first place in the Patriot League, while Navy remains close behind. This victory highlights the ongoing rivalry, as both teams demonstrated tremendous skill and resilience throughout the match.

By the Numbers
  • 10: Berg retired 10 consecutive Navy batters between the third and sixth innings.
  • 4: Overbeek struck out four batters in relief.
  • 200: Berg exceeded 200 career innings pitched, reaching 202.1 innings.
  • 3-for-3: Andrzejewski, a defensive replacement, finished the game perfect at the plate.
State of Play
  • Army is now tied for first in the Patriot League with a 16-8 record.
  • Navy trails by just one game, keeping the competition tightly contested.
  • The final day of the regular season will determine the No. 1 seed for the playoffs.
What's Next

The series will conclude with a doubleheader on Sunday, starting at 1:00 p.m., where both teams will aim for crucial wins to bolster their playoff positions.

Bottom Line

Army's win underscores the intensity and significance of the Army-Navy rivalry, with both teams poised for a thrilling conclusion to their regular season, leaving fans eager for the next showdown.