After low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Commerce brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They blew past the Pottsboro Cardinals 12-2 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Charley Lytle
| 04/10/26 vs Pottsboro | 5 |
| 02/28/25 vs Gainesville | 4 |
| 03/24/26 @ Lone Oak | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Life Waxahachie | 3 |
| 02/21/26 @ Celeste | 2 |
Charley Lytle was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
Lytle wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaleigh Robrecht, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Another was Emma Gossett, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Commerce's victory bumped their record up to 8-15-1. As for Pottsboro, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Commerce will take on Chisum at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.92 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pottsboro, they will square off against Howe at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.23 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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