BASE | Gaels Score Series-Opening Win over Pacific

STOCKTON, Calif. — Friday night was monumental for Saint Mary's Baseball in a few ways. First, it marked the Gaels first game against a WCC opponent (albeit in a non-conference game) since the 2019 season. Secondly, Saint Mary's was hopeful for a bounce-back start from their ace, Carlos Lomeli. Third, a breakout game from Ryan Novis would be helpful in getting the offense rolling. Saint Mary's the last two figured out on Friday night, and the end result was a 3-1 win over Pacific, moving Saint Mary's to 7-6 while dropping Pacific to 5-5.

NOVIS IS NO NOVICE

So often it seems that as Ryan Novis is able to drive in runs, good things happen for the Gaels. That was the case on Friday night, as…