By Dean Boerner | Sports Editor
Despite some rain and Friday’s game turning into a game one of a Saturday doubleheader, Saint Mary’s began WCC play with authority over the weekend, sweeping Portland in a three-game series.
Facing Portland freshman Grady Miller Saturday morning, the Gaels jumped out to an early lead over the Pilots in the first few innings. After junior Joey Fiske reached on a single and Brett Rasso reached on an error, Jackson Thoreson doubled both of them home in the first inning to give Saint Mary’s there first two runs.