Seven-Run Fifth Fuels LMU Past Saint Mary’s, 11-5

MORAGA, Calif. - LMU softball opened its pivotal West Coast Conference series with a statement win on Friday afternoon, defeating first-place Saint Mary's, 11-5, at Cottrell Field. Entering the weekend trailing the Gaels by three games in the WCC standings, the victory pulls the Lions within two games of the conference lead while extending their winning streak to nine straight. LMU (32-15) wasted no time setting the tone offensively, recording 14 hits in the contest. Meeya Johnson led the charge at the plate with a standout performance, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs scored, consistently igniting...