The No. 4 George Mason Patriots are set to face the No. 5 Rhode Island Rams in the opening round of the 2026 Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship on Wednesday, May 20, at 11 a.m. The game will take place at Capital One Park in Tysons, Virginia. The Patriots hold an all-time series lead of 14-10 against the Rams, with postseason play records showing 2-1 in favor of George Mason. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they vie for a chance to advance to the next round and secure an automatic NCAA Regionals bid.

By the Numbers
  • George Mason has a record of 28-24 (18-12 A-10); Rhode Island stands at 23-29 (16-14 A-10).
  • Last year's Atlantic 10 Championship final saw the Patriots lose to the Rams 4-1.
State of Play
  • The Patriots have won eight of their last nine Atlantic 10 series.
  • They boast a team batting average of .274 and a team ERA of 5.79 for the season.
What's Next

The winner of the game will advance to face top-seeded Saint Joseph's on May 21, while the loser will play later that evening against the loser of the game featuring No. 3 VCU and No. 6 Davidson.

Bottom Line

As the Patriots look to build momentum into the tournament, securing a victory against Rhode Island is essential both for team morale and their quest for NCAA playoff contention.