Springfield Renaissance is 1-9 against Commerce since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Springfield Renaissance will take on Commerce at 2:00 p.m. Springfield Renaissance has given up an average of 16.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Springfield Renaissance managed to slip by Mahar Regional the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Springfield Renaissance came up short against Mahar Regional on Wednesday, falling 31-11.
Springfield Renaissance saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jocelyn Pe?a, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Another was Allana Jenney, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Commerce came up short against Mahar Regional on Friday and fell 9-5.
Zamarie Santiago was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Commerce's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Springfield Renaissance, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Springfield Renaissance has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Commerce struggles in that department as they've averaged .591. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Springfield Renaissance's way against Commerce when the teams last played last Monday, as Springfield Renaissance made off with a 16-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Springfield Renaissance since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
