Armstrong Powers Gaels Past Gauchos in High-Scoring Affair
MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — Ian Armstrong hit two home runs and drove in four runs Tuesday evening, leading Saint Mary’s to a 10-4 victory over UC Santa Barbara at Louis Guisto Field.
The Gaels’ catcher went 3 for 5, breaking a 4-4 tie with a two-run single in the third inning from Jared Mettam, who had three RBIs. Armstrong added a two-run homer in the sixth. Makoa Sniffen also drove in two for Saint Mary’s, which recorded 11 hits.
The Gauchos scored four runs on seven hits, including a solo home run by Karliner in the eighth. Five Saint Mary’s relievers combined for four scoreless innings after the seventh. The win improved the Gaels to 12-11, while the Gauchos fell to 15-7.