Softball Preview: Langston Hughes Panthers vs. Northgate Vikings
Langston Hughes hasn't had much luck against Northgate recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Langston Hughes Panthers will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Northgate Vikings, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Langston Hughes will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
On Tuesday, everything went Langston Hughes' way against Banneker as Langston Hughes made off with a 21-9 win. That looming 21-9 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
Brandi Walter was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lashanti Askew was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing seven bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Destini Evans, who scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Langston Hughes always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .844. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're OBP total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Northgate didn't have quite enough to beat McIntosh on Tuesday and fell 7-6.
Langston Hughes' victory bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Northgate, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-4.
Langston Hughes suffered a grim 25-1 defeat to Northgate in their previous matchup back in August. Will Langston Hughes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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