FAIRFAX, Va. (Interstat) — Christian Hamilton hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs Friday as Georgetown held off George Mason 6-5 at Spuhler Field.

The Hoyas built a 6-0 lead by the fifth inning, highlighted by Hamilton’s blast and a two-run double from Connor Price. Georgetown starter Kai Leckszas earned the win, allowing two earned runs over five innings despite yielding 12 hits to the Patriots.

George Mason chipped away, scoring single runs in the fourth, sixth and seventh innings. Vincent Cowdrey went 4 for 4 with an RBI for the Patriots, who left the potential tying run on base in the ninth.

Relievers Luke Jackman and Ethan Rucker combined for 2 2/3 scoreless innings to secure the win for Georgetown, which improved to 9-5. George Mason fell to 5-6.