Holy Cross Routs Army to Complete Series Sweep

WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — The Holy Cross Crusaders overpowered the Army Black Knights 10-2 in a Patriot League matchup Monday evening, completing a three-game series sweep.

Army took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI single by Jack Quinlan, but Holy Cross responded with two runs in the bottom half to tie it. The Crusaders seized control with a three-run third inning and never looked back.

Braden Connors led Holy Cross offensively, going 2 for 4 with a triple, a two-run homer and three RBIs. John LaFleur added a three-run homer in the sixth. Derek Volz earned the win, striking out six over 4 2/3 innings while allowing one earned run.

Army managed only three hits total. Holy Cross improved to 13-16 overall, while Army fell to 15-14.