TYSONS, Va. (Interstat) — Rhode Island scored early and often Wednesday afternoon, routing George Mason 19-8 at Capital One Park in an Atlantic 10 matchup.

The Rams jumped ahead in the top of the second inning when Aidan Botti homered to right center. Scott Penney added a solo shot in the third, and Ryan King cleared the bases with a three-run homer later in the frame. Reece Moroney went deep in the fourth, and Penney tripled for three runs in a five-run sixth inning. Penney finished with two home runs and seven RBIs.

Rhode Island collected 20 hits, with Jack Hopko recording four singles and three RBIs. Sam Houchens and Parker Aikens combined for key innings on the mound.

George Mason scratched back with runs in the second, third and fourth innings. Lucas Alberti singled twice, driving in three runs for the Patriots. But the Rams answered with five more in the seventh and Penney’s second homer in the ninth.

Rhode Island improved to 24-29 overall, while George Mason dropped to 27-25.