MORAGA, Calif. - Saint Mary's kicked off the 2025 season with a bang, tallying 45 runs and six home runs as they cruised to a 3-1 series win over Saint Louis. Two first year Gaels earned wins on the mound while redshirt junior Garret Plata picked up his third career win out of the bullpen in the team's 16-3 victory on Saturday.
At the plate, four different players finished the four-game series above .400 as Saint Mary's belted six home runs and 14 extra base hits. Sophomore right fielder Diego Castellanos led the team with eight hits and also belted his first career home run in Sunday's finale.