Commerce extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 6-9-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Mount Vernon. Commerce was not able to make up for their defeat to Mount Vernon from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Charley Lytle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Commerce saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allison Medina, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI. Sky Castro also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
As for Mount Vernon, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6-1 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Commerce since February 16, 2018.
On Mount Vernon's side, Amber Alford and Grayson Hammonds made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Alford pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Hammonds tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. At bat, Alford went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Hammonds went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Alford has posted over her last seven matchups.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaida Doss, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Commerce will face off against rival Rains at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Mount Vernon is set to challenge their familiar foe Chisum at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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