MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's (28-16, 11-5 WCC) found themselves in an early 1-0 hole in the middle of the first, but quickly turned that deficit to a lead in the bottom of the frame, and rode that momentum all the way to victory against the Pepperdine Waves (12-30, 6-10 WCC), cruising to a 9-2 victory.The Gaels mashed 14 hits in the opener of the three game set with the Waves, with eight of nine starters recording at least on knock.
Derik Eaquinto occupied his usual Friday starter role, and was extremely efficient, offering just 100 pitches to get through seven full innings.