WEST POINT, N.Y. (Interstat) — Army seeks to continue its mastery of Patriot League opponent Lafayette on Monday afternoon at Johnson Stadium at Doubleday Field.

The Black Knights (24-17) enter the 4 p.m. contest after sweeping a Sunday doubleheader against the Leopards, winning 6-3 and 10-9. Army has won five consecutive meetings this season and holds a decisive advantage in the overall series. The Interstat game simulator projects an 7-2 victory for the home team.

Lafayette (9-31) has struggled to a 3-15 record over its last 18 games, with its lone wins coming against Lehigh on Apr. 17 and 19.

Players to watch

Lafayette: Right-hander Tristan Helmick. The Leopards’ starter has been erratic, posting a 5.40 ERA over his last four outings, but he also has 35 strikeouts in 21 innings. In a 6-3 loss to Army on Sunday, he pitched five innings, allowing six earned runs on zero hits with 10 strikeouts.

Army: Utility player Josiah Overbeek. Overbeek has been a two-way force, hitting two home runs with four RBIs and pitching three scoreless innings of relief in his last four appearances. In Sunday’s first game, he was 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs and also pitched a third of an inning.

Weather forecast: 57 degrees, cloudy.

Next up: Lafayette hosts Saint Peter’s on Wednesday. Army hosts Long Island on Tuesday.