Patriot League Semifinals: A Narrow Defeat
The Navy baseball squad saw its season end in a 6-4 loss to Bucknell in the Patriot League semifinals, a series that concluded with the Bison sweeping the best‑of‑three matchup. After jumping out to a 1‑0 advantage in the opening inning, the Mids watched Bucknell answer with a five‑run third that was sparked by a trio of defensive miscues.
Navy clawed back in the sixth, plating three runs to pull within a run, but an insurance tally in the seventh proved decisive. Brady Hoar earned the win for Bucknell, limiting Navy to four runs over 5.2 innings, while Tyler Grenn took the loss after surrendering five runs in just 3.1 frames.
Offensively, Patrick Walsh closed out his collegiate career on a 30‑game on‑base streak, and Chris Klug finished the year on a 12‑game on‑base run, both contributing to a lineup that posted a program‑record 132 stolen bases and hit 34 homers, the fourth‑most in school history.
Historic Numbers and Future Outlook
The pitching staff’s 442 strikeouts ranked third all‑time, underscoring the Mids’ depth on the mound despite the setback. Navy’s 103‑92‑1 all‑time edge over Bucknell could not be extended, but the team finished the season with a host of historic achievements that bode well for the future.
With a core that includes players such as Michael Trommer, Andrew Swenson and Zach Selfon, the program aims to build on its record‑setting stolen base total and maintain its reputation as one of the Patriot League’s most competitive sides.