The evening of May 20, 2026, saw Saint Mary's California step onto Scottsdale Stadium under clear skies, ready to test their mettle against a struggling Pepperdine squad.
Key Performances
The Saints erupted early, building a lead that would prove insurmountable. Sniffen, Makoa and Johnson, Jacob each contributed multiple hits, while Castellanos, Diego added two runs and two hits of his own.
Mettam, Jared and Armstrong, Ian also chipped in with crucial RBIs, pushing the score further ahead. On the mound, Sarantos, Lukas earned the win for Pepperdine, but the effort was undone by a strong offensive onslaught.
Wechsberg, Lucien took the loss for Saint Mary's, yet the team's resilience shone through as they maintained pressure throughout the game.
Pepperdine finished the night with a 21-33 record, a statistic that underscores the competitive nature of the season. The win marks a pivotal moment for Saint Mary's as they look to build momentum heading into the latter part of the schedule.