Softball Recap: Commerce Drops Highest Score of Season Against Putnam Vo-Tech

Commerce barely beat Putnam Vo-Tech the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Red Raiders blew past the Beavers 23-14 on Wednesday. The Red Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Gianna Perez was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three stolen bases, and five runs while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. Vanessa Rios was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run, four stolen bases, and five RBI.

They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Commerce lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They are 2-1 when they post two or more home runs.

Commerce's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-7. As for Putnam Vo-Tech, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-10.

Looking ahead, Commerce will host Hampden Charter School of Science at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Putnam Vo-Tech, they are taking a road trip to face off against Pathfinder RVT at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Beavers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.