Softball Recap: Commerce Has No Trouble Against Hampden Charter School of Science

Commerce lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Hampden Charter School of Science, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's game. The Red Raiders were the clear victors by an 18-3 margin over Hampden Charter School of Science on Wednesday. The contest marked the Red Raiders' most dominant victory of the season.

Adrianna Medina made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.

In other batting news, Vanessa Rios was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Janaya Williams, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Commerce always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .711. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Commerce's record is now 6-9. As for Hampden Charter School of Science, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.

Coming up, Commerce will challenge Springfield Renaissance at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hampden Charter School of Science, they will welcome Southwick Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.