Baseball Game Preview: Langston Hughes Panthers vs. Morrow Mustangs

Langston Hughes is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Morrow a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Langston Hughes Panthers will welcome the Morrow Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Langston Hughes has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Langston Hughes is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Morrow 22-13 on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their ten-game losing streak.

Korey Jones looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Langston Hughes is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-17 otherwise.

Tyun Alford

Hits (Career)

04/14/26 @ Morrow	2
03/28/26 vs Lovejoy	1
03/20/26 vs McIntosh	1
03/09/26 @ Banneker	1
02/18/26 vs Fayette County	1

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tyun Alford, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (two). Cody Coleman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

Langston Hughes always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Morrow's loss dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Langston Hughes, their win bumped their record up to 5-18.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Langston Hughes has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Morrow struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.