WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — The Navy baseball team pounded 13 hits and scored in five consecutive innings to defeat Holy Cross 10-5 on Saturday in the first game of a Patriot League doubleheader.

The Midshipmen (26-14) broke open a close game with a three-run sixth inning and added insurance runs late. Tyler Cripe homered and drove in three runs, while Evan Brown and Chris Klug also homered for Navy. CJ Egrie led Holy Cross (16-23) with three hits, including a solo home run.

Navy starter Owen Phypers earned the win, allowing three earned runs over 4 2/3 innings. Holy Cross reliever Derek Volz threw four hitless innings in a strong losing effort.