April 11, 2011

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Navy freshman pitcher Preston Gainey was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week, it was announced by the conference office on Monday. It is Gainey's first Patriot League Rookie of the Week honor, as he joins Taylor Cato as the second Midshipman to garner the award this season.

Gainey earned his first-career save in memorable fashion as he held Army scoreless over the final 3.1 innings to ensure Navy's one-run victory over the Black Knights in game two of Saturday's doubleheader. Gainey struck out six, didn't issue a walk and allowed just one hit in his sixth appearance of the season.

The Pompano Beach, Fla., native also tossed two-complete innings of scoreless baseball in Navy's 9-2 win over Georgetown on Wednesday. Gainey pitched the fifth and sixth innings and allowed just two hits.

In 14.0 innings this season, Gainey has a 2.57 ERA with a total of 17 strikeouts and just seven walks.

Gainey and the Midshipmen will return to the diamond on Wednesday when they travel to George Mason. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.