TYSONS, Va. – George Mason’s Lucas Alberti celebrated a big moment by hitting his first collegiate home run, leading the Patriots to a thrilling 7-5 victory over Towson during the DMV Classic at Capital One Park.
This win marks the Patriots’ ninth consecutive victory, extending their impressive record to 11-4. During this winning streak, the team has outscored opponents by an astounding 122-38. It’s their longest winning stretch since 2009.
Here are some highlights from the game:
- Alberti’s home run was a two-run blast, and he also had two walks and scored twice.
- Britt Yount closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, recording his first career save.
- James Quinn-Irons contributed significantly with a home run and multi-hit performance.
- Owen Clyne had two hits and drove in two runs, while Garrett Pancione showcased his talent with a double.
Initially, Towson took the lead in the first inning, with Jordan Peyton’s single scoring a run. However, Quinn-Irons quickly tied the game in the fourth with a powerful home run.
The back-and-forth continued as Towson regained the lead, but the game shifted in favor of the Patriots in the fifth inning. After Pancione’s double, Alberti hit his memorable home run, putting Mason ahead 3-2.
In the seventh inning, the Patriots broke the game open by scoring four runs with two outs, showcasing their offensive depth. Jake Butler and Clyne’s contributions solidified their lead at 7-2.
Though Towson fought back, scoring three runs in the eighth, the Patriots held firm. Yount’s solid performance in the ninth secured the game for Mason.
George Mason’s Brandon Cassedy pitched four innings, allowing two runs. Jake Drumm (3-0) claimed the win by handling the next 3.1 innings. On the other side, Towson’s Brett Seils took the loss after giving up several runs in key moments.
Next up, the Patriots are slated to face Duke in a two-game road series, with matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday in Durham.
