Funny – and happily – how things can change within a matter of days.
Following practice Thursday afternoon, Saint Mary's sophomore infielder Sam Buckley was asked what she'll remember most 10-20 years from now about her record-breaking 2025 season.
One of her two responses naturally was her 13th home run of the year, a solo shot to right-center in the Gaels' 7-3 win at Oregon State on April 27. That gave Buckley sole possession of the program record for homers in a season; Sarah Lira hit 12 in 2015.
"It kind of hit me when everyone was" at the plate ready to celebrate with her, Buckley said.