FAIRFAX, Va. - The George Mason softball team (21-26, 9-12 A-10) took the series sweep in a 3-2 win against Rhode Island (11-33, 4-17 A-10) on Sunday morning.
 
After a scoreless first two innings, the Patriots were able to strike in the bottom of the third inning to take the 2-0 lead.
 
Sophomore Marlaina Bozek was hit by the third pitch in her at-bat, resulting in a trip to first base. Senior Taylor Dadig stepped up to the plate to hit a double down the right field line on the first pitch of her at-bat. The next batter for the Patriots, senior EJ Bankson, hit a double down the left field line to score both Bozek and Dadig.
 
Mason was able to add their third and final run of the game in the bottom of the fifth inning. Senior Amber Verstynen led off the inning for the Patriots and hit a single to left field. Bozek did her job at the back of the top of the order and moved Verstynen over to second on a sacrifice bunt. A single up the middle from Dadig was able to score Verstynen to help Mason take the 3-0 advantage.
 
Rhode Island got on the board in the top of the sixth inning to cut their deficit to one. The Rams reached base on error and an infield single before both runners were sent home on a single up the middle.
 
Graduate student Cheyenne Van Pelt earned the start and the win in the game. Van Pelt pitched her seventh complete game of the season recording six strikeouts on three hits, two runs, and two walks.

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Mason will travel to Mount. St. Mary's for a midweek doubleheader on Wednesday May 4 with first pitch slated for 2 p.m.