FAIRFAX, VA – In a historic display of offensive power, the George Mason University baseball team made NCAA Division I history by scoring an astonishing 23 runs in a single inning against Holy Cross on Tuesday. This feat shattered a record that had remained untouched for 42 years, leaving spectators in awe of the Patriots’ remarkable performance.
The Patriots, with a record of 8-4, faced off against the visiting Crusaders, who stood at 5-5. What began as a routine inning quickly escalated into a scoring frenzy for George Mason. After an initial ground out, the team proceeded to send an impressive 28 batters to the plate in the second inning, igniting a streak of 19 consecutive hitters reaching base through a combination of walks, hit by pitch, and fielder’s choice.
George Mason’s offensive onslaught included 11 hits – 7 singles and 4 doubles, in addition to 8 walks and 5 batters being hit by pitch. The Crusaders, caught off guard by the Patriots’ relentless attack, cycled through five pitchers in an attempt to stem the tide but ultimately fell short in the face of George Mason’s offensive prowess.
This record-breaking inning not only secured a resounding 26-6 victory for George Mason but also cemented their position as a dominant force in the baseball world. The previous record of 21 runs in an inning had been achieved by only three other teams in the past: Valparaiso in 2010, Wichita State in 1984, and Pennsylvania in 1983. George Mason’s exceptional performance spoke to their current winning streak, having triumphed in six consecutive games and outscoring their opponents by an impressive margin of 89-27 over that span.
As the baseball world reels from this unprecedented display of offensive might, George Mason University stands at the forefront of NCAA Division I history, leaving fans and analysts alike eager to witness what the future holds for this remarkable team.