Army West Point Athletics
Patriot League Names Melampy Pitcher of the Week
March 29, 2022 | Baseball
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After tossing the team's first complete game shutout since the 2018 campaign, Army West Point Baseball junior Patrick Melampy collected Pitcher of the Week honors from the Patriot League in an announcement put out on Tuesday afternoon.
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The right-hander, who is the first Cadet arm to receive a weekly accolade from the conference this year, was dominant on the mound during the first game of a doubleheader at Navy. Melampy went the distance in the seven-inning contest, facing just one over the minimum and scattering a pair of hits while tallying two punchouts. He issued zero walks and retired 11-straight batters to close out the 7-0 victory over the Midshipmen.
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Following Melampy's historic outing, the team went on to shut out Navy in game two as the tandem of Brian Dawson and Tanner Gresham helped the Black Knights pick up a 9-0 result. The shutouts mark Army's 10th and 11th respectively in its 121-year history with Navy. Prior to Sunday's results, the Cadets had never shut out their service academy rivals twice in one season.
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Sophomore infielder Sam Ruta also highlighted the weekly Patriot League awards, as he received an honorable mention. During the games against the Mids, he batted a staggering .571 (4-for-7) while notching a team-best four RBI. Ruta additionally scored two runs, recorded two extra-base hits (one double, one home run) and stole a base to bring his total count to eight.
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Patriot League Baseball Weekly Honors
Player of the Week: Sean Scanlon, Holy Cross
Pitcher of the Week: Patrick Melampy, Army West Point
Rookie of the Week: Nick Wang, Holy Cross
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Honorable Mention: INF Sam Ruta (Army West Point), INF Tyler Dunn (Bucknell), LHP Jake McOsker (Holy Cross), INF Seif Ingram (Lafayette), RHP Jordan Yoder (Lafayette), INF Riley Davis (Lehigh), LHP Luke Rettig (Lehigh)
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What's Next
Army is currently preparing for a midweek game against Hofstra on Wednesday, March 30. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at Johnson Stadium at Doubleday Field. Following the midweek clash, the Black Knights will remain at home for a pair of doubleheaders opposite Holy Cross on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3. Both days will begin at 1 p.m.
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For complete coverage of Army West Point Baseball, follow the Black Knights on Twitter and Instagram at @ArmyWP_Baseball and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com.
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The right-hander, who is the first Cadet arm to receive a weekly accolade from the conference this year, was dominant on the mound during the first game of a doubleheader at Navy. Melampy went the distance in the seven-inning contest, facing just one over the minimum and scattering a pair of hits while tallying two punchouts. He issued zero walks and retired 11-straight batters to close out the 7-0 victory over the Midshipmen.
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Following Melampy's historic outing, the team went on to shut out Navy in game two as the tandem of Brian Dawson and Tanner Gresham helped the Black Knights pick up a 9-0 result. The shutouts mark Army's 10th and 11th respectively in its 121-year history with Navy. Prior to Sunday's results, the Cadets had never shut out their service academy rivals twice in one season.
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Sophomore infielder Sam Ruta also highlighted the weekly Patriot League awards, as he received an honorable mention. During the games against the Mids, he batted a staggering .571 (4-for-7) while notching a team-best four RBI. Ruta additionally scored two runs, recorded two extra-base hits (one double, one home run) and stole a base to bring his total count to eight.
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Patriot League Baseball Weekly Honors
Player of the Week: Sean Scanlon, Holy Cross
Pitcher of the Week: Patrick Melampy, Army West Point
Rookie of the Week: Nick Wang, Holy Cross
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Honorable Mention: INF Sam Ruta (Army West Point), INF Tyler Dunn (Bucknell), LHP Jake McOsker (Holy Cross), INF Seif Ingram (Lafayette), RHP Jordan Yoder (Lafayette), INF Riley Davis (Lehigh), LHP Luke Rettig (Lehigh)
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What's Next
Army is currently preparing for a midweek game against Hofstra on Wednesday, March 30. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at Johnson Stadium at Doubleday Field. Following the midweek clash, the Black Knights will remain at home for a pair of doubleheaders opposite Holy Cross on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3. Both days will begin at 1 p.m.
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Follow Along
For complete coverage of Army West Point Baseball, follow the Black Knights on Twitter and Instagram at @ArmyWP_Baseball and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com.
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