EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — Dominic Hellman’s three-run homer in the second inning powered Oregon to a 6-2 season-opening win over George Mason on Friday.

Hellman’s blast to left field broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Ducks a lead they would not relinquish. Oregon capitalized on 11 hits and a George Mason error to pull away. The Patriots scored both of their runs on Laken Tignor’s two-run single in the seventh.

Oregon starter Miles Gosztola earned the win, while George Mason’s Shaun Okeeffe took the loss. The Ducks improved to 1-0, while the Patriots fell to 0-1. The teams continue their series with a doubleheader Saturday.