ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Andrew Manning launched a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning Sunday, propelling the Navy Midshipmen to a 10-9 victory over the Lafayette Leopards in Patriot League baseball at Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium.

The Midshipmen (20-13) overcame an early deficit, rallying from five runs down. Manning finished with two hits and four RBIs. Lafayette (7-23) outhit Navy 14-8, led by Matt Colella’s three hits and three RBIs and Boden Fernsler’s homer and three RBIs, but could not complete the series upset.

Navy reliever Jackson Beattie earned the win with two scoreless innings, striking out four. Ben Waterman took the loss for Lafayette.