Softball Recap: Langston Hughes Panthers vs. Banneker Trojans
Langston Hughes won the last time they faced Banneker, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Langston Hughes Panthers were the clear victor by a 21-9 margin over the Banneker Trojans. 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 stellar in the batter's box, 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 matches.
Langston Hughes' win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Banneker, their loss was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Langston Hughes will play host again on Thursday to welcome Northgate, 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 game than the last. As for Banneker, they will face off against Lovejoy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lovejoy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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