The way George Mason scored its 23 runs was even more ridiculous than the total itself. The Patriots actually grounded out to start the inning, but the scoring blew open after the next two batters reached on back-to-back walks.
From there, George Mason collected 11 hits, eight walks and was – somehow – hit by a pitch five times. The Patriots racked up 23 runs without even hitting a home run, a rarity in today’s game, with seven singles and four doubles in the inning.
George Mason scored three more runs, defeating Holy Cross 26-6 in a seven-inning game due to the run-rule.
The Patriots’ top three hitters each recorded four RBIs in the win; Lucas Alberti, Owen Hull and James Quinn-Irons went a combined 6-for-10 at the plate with eight runs scored and five walks.
Holy Cross used five pitchers and committed three errors in the second inning. It took three Holy Cross relievers 87 pitches to record one combined out, with two of its pitchers surrendering a combined 10 runs without getting an out.
Here’s how George Mason’s 28 hitters fared in the inning:
Groundout
Walk
Walk
Single
Single
Hit by pitch
Double
Single
Hit by pitch
Hit by pitch
Fielder’s choice (no out recorded)
Double
Walk
Hit by pitch
Walk
Walk
Double
Single
Hit-by-pitch
Double
Pop up (out)
Walk
Double
Single
Walk
Walk
Single
Fielder’s choice (out)
While George Mason’s inning was certainly impressive, it was almost equally as disappointing for Holy Cross, which gave away a number of free passes Tuesday.