ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Matt Archibald dominated with 12 strikeouts over seven strong innings Saturday, leading the Navy Midshipmen to a 7-1 victory over the Lafayette Leopards in the opener of a doubleheader.

Archibald allowed just four hits and one earned run. The Midshipmen broke open a tight game with a five-run outburst from the third through sixth innings. Chris Klug homered and scored twice, while Patrick Walsh added a two-run double.

Lafayette’s Liam Ebbs opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning, but the Leopards managed only three other hits. Navy improved to 21-13, while Lafayette fell to 7-24.