FAIRFAX, Va. – First baseman Charlie Watters collected three hits, including a two-run home run, as the Towson University baseball fell, 14-7, to George Mason Wednesday afternoon at Spuhler Field.
 
How it Happened

• The Patriots (3-8) jumped out early as they pushed across three runs in each of the first two innings.
• The Tigers (2-8) got their offense going in the fourth inning as Watters doubled into the left-field corner and scored when Trey Martinez followed with a double off the center-field wall. 
• After a Dirk Masters walk, Andrew Cassard hit a ball into shallow right field that was misplayed, allowing two runs to score.
• Towson added two more runs in the sixth after Cassard singled and Richie Palacios drew one of his three walks on the day.  Noah Cabrera followed with a two-run single through the right side.
• GM was able to answer the Tigers with four runs in the home-half of the inning.
• The Tigers got their final two runs in the seventh after Craig Alleyne walked an scored on the Watters two-run blast to left field.
• Watters led the offense by going 3-for-5 with a double, home run and two RBIs.
• Cabrera came off the bench to collect two hits and drive in two runs.
• Martinez threw out two of the three potential base stealers during the game.
• Josh Seils (0-1) suffered the loss after allowing five runs on five hits in one-plus inning of work.
• Brian Marconi (1-0) did not allow a hit in his three innings of work in the victory for the Patriots.

 
On Deck
The Tigers return to action Friday afternoon as they open a three-game series against Ohio at Schuerholz Park.  First pitch is set for 2 p.m.