MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's Baseball (16-10) returned to non-conference action on Friday, welcoming the WAC leading GCU Lopes (15-13) to town to open a four game set. GCU jumped out to an early lead against the Gaels, the pitching and offense both steadied as the game wore on. As Saint Mary's took their first lead through four innings, the skies opened up bringing thunder and lightning and forcing a 51 minute delay, but the Gaels stayed hot, out-scoring the Lopes 7-3 after the delay en route to the 11-6 victory. Ryan Sanders picked up his third win, working four innings in relief of starter Derik Eaquinto.