Ace pitcher Noah Song scattered four hits and notched nine strikeouts over eight innings to lead the Navy baseball team to a 3-0 victory over Lafayette in the opening game of the Patriot League Tournament semifinals.
Song improved his season record to 11-0 as the Midshipmen got a leg up in this best-of-three series at Max Bishop Stadium.
Designated hitter Liam Lowery went 3 for 4 with two runs driven in for Navy (37-15), which can close out the series with a win in Game 2 on Sunday (1 p.m.).
Catcher Christian Hodge and second baseman Zach Biggers both singled and scored a run for Navy, which accomplished a major milestone by earning the 2,000 victory in program history.