SB | Gaels Split Pair of Back and Forth Contests with Hornets

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In what was an extremely entertaining afternoon of softball, Saint Mary's (18-10) split a pair of decisions with Sacramento State (19-11), winning the first 3-2 before dropping the second 5-3. The Gaels rallied from early deficits in both games, taking the lead 3-2 in both sides of the doubleheader. The lead would stick in game one, but the Hornets would muster up a late rally in the second game, winning it 5-3.

GAME ONE: SMC 3 - Sac State 2

Saint Mary's worked out of an early pair of deficits created by defensive miscues to earn the opportunity to win this ball game late. The Gaels found themselves in an early 1-0 deficit through one, but Tori Cervantes led off the…