Navy 3, at Holy Cross 2

WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — Brady Bendik authored a masterful performance on the mound, and a second-inning home run by Jake Hooten provided just enough offense as the Navy Midshipmen edged the Holy Cross Crusaders 3-2 on Friday in the opener of a Patriot League doubleheader. The game, played at Fitton Field, was a pitcher’s duel defined by early scoring and missed opportunities for the home team. Navy improved to 23-14 overall, while Holy Cross fell to 16-20. Bendik, a right-hander for the Midshipmen, was the unequivocal star, delivering seven dominant innings. He allowed just one earned run on no hits,… Read more...