The Navy baseball team earned its first road win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Fordham 11-7 at Houlihan Park in the Bronx, New York. The victory capped off a three-day visit to New York City, where the Midshipmen toured the 9/11 Memorial, MLB Headquarters, and Yankee Stadium.
Freshman pitcher Mikey Plummer delivered a strong performance in his first collegiate start, allowing just one run over 4.2 innings. Offensively, Navy was led by three-hit performances from Jack Killelea and Ty DePerno, while Victor Izquierdo drove in four runs.
Game Breakdown
Navy took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Izquierdo worked a bases-loaded walk after an error extended the inning. Brock Murtha added another run in the second with an RBI single, scoring Chris Klug.
The Midshipmen extended their lead to 4-0 in the third inning. Killelea scored on an Izquierdo sacrifice fly, and Evan Brown singled home DePerno. A dominant fourth inning saw Navy add five more runs, highlighted by DePerno’s RBI single, Izquierdo’s two-run double, a balk that scored DePerno, and Klug’s two-run single, making it 9-0.
Fordham responded with an RBI single from Andrew Kanellis in the fourth and an RBI double from Tommy McAndrews in the sixth to cut the deficit to 9-2. Navy tacked on two more runs in the seventh, with Henry Mitchell scoring on a passed ball and Izquierdo drawing another bases-loaded walk.
The Rams made a late push, scoring three runs in the seventh, including a two-run homer by Kanellis. They added two more in the eighth, but reliever Landon Kruer shut down the rally by retiring five of the last six batters, sealing Navy’s win.
Key Performances
- Mikey Plummer (Navy) – 4.2 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 K
- Jack Killelea (Navy) – 3-for-4, 2 R
- Ty DePerno (Navy) – 3-for-5, 2 R, 1 RBI
- Victor Izquierdo (Navy) – 4 RBI, 2 BB
- Andrew Kanellis (Fordham) – 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
- Madden Ocko (Fordham) – 2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI
Coach Chuck Ristano’s Thoughts
“Today was a great offensive showing. We capitalized on our chances with aggressive baserunning and two-strike hitting,” Ristano said. “Mikey Plummer’s performance on the mound allowed us to build an early lead. We’ll look to carry this momentum into our big series against Army.”
Reflecting on the team’s trip to New York, Ristano highlighted the significance of visiting the 9/11 Memorial. “It was an emotional experience for many of us,” he said. “Our players represent not just athletic excellence but a commitment to our nation.”
Game Notes
- Navy improved to 15-16 in the all-time series against Fordham.
- Killelea’s three hits marked a career high.
- Izquierdo recorded a career-best four RBI.
- Evan Brown extended his hitting streak to six games.
- Navy drew 11 walks, the most since April 2024 against Lehigh.
Up Next
Navy will face Army in the three-game Star Series, opening Patriot League play with a doubleheader on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium.
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