SB | Gaels Fall Twice to Lions

Hailey Sparacino hit her second home run of the season on Saturday.LOS ANGELES — Despite late-inning rallies in both games of their doubleheader, the Gaels (16-24, 2-6 WCC) dropped two matches against conference rival Loyola Marymount on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Loyola Marymount 2, Saint Mary's 0

After holding the Lions (18-29, 4-7 WCC) scoreless for five and two-thirds innings, LMU broke the 0-0 tie with a two-out two-RBI double to center and ultimately took the game by the same score, 2-0.

Saint Mary's had their chance to tie the game in the top of the seventh inning after a fielder's choice, single by Cara DiMercurio, and walk by Giana Bilotta loaded the bases with two outs. A strikeout…