The George Mason Patriots erupted on the mound and at the plate on Thursday night, routing Davidson 9‑1 in the Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament held in Tysons, Virginia.
Logan Rumberg turned in a career‑best outing, delivering seven innings with 11 strikeouts while allowing just one run.
Offensive fireworks
Jake Butler opened the sixth inning with a leadoff homer and Evan Blanchard capped the rally with a three‑run blast in the eighth.
Jackson Morse and Owen Clyne added timely hits that helped stretch the lead, while the bullpen logged 14 strikeouts to seal the victory.
Later this evening, at 7:30 p.m., the Patriots will meet the lower seed of the loser of either Game 4 or Game 5 in Game 6.
With the win, George Mason University advances, eyes now on a potential championship run in the Atlantic 10.