LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Cal Poly pounded Saint Mary’s 14-1 on Saturday at Matador Field in a playoff game, advancing its record to 38-22 while the Gaels fell to 32-26.

Saint Mary’s took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second when Jacob Johnson singled in Ian Armstrong. Cal Poly answered in the bottom half on a solo home run by Tayman. The Mustangs erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning. Hoiland hit a two-run homer, Castellon added an RBI single and Garza drove in a run on a groundout. Two wild pitches brought home additional runs, pushing the lead to 7-1.

Cal Poly added five runs in the sixth. Tayman singled in a run, Downing delivered a sacrifice fly, Murray Jr. doubled in two and Spiridonoff singled in another. Two more runs crossed in the seventh on bases-loaded walks by Downing and Murray Jr.

The Mustangs outhit the Gaels 13-8. Saint Mary’s managed only one run despite eight hits, while Cal Poly capitalized on walks and timely hitting to build the lopsided margin.