Commerce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Hampden Charter School of Science. The Red Raiders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Hampden Charter School of Science earlier this season, when they won 8-7.
Vanessa Rios led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Gianna Perez was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run.
Commerce's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Hampden Charter School of Science, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
While Commerce had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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