After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Langston Hughes brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They put the hurt on the Westlake Lions with a sharp 16-5 victory on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Brandi Walter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Langston Hughes got a big performance out of Destini Evans, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jaleia Myers, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Langston Hughes always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westlake only posted an OBP of .400.
Langston Hughes' victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-10. As for Westlake, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
Langston Hughes will be playing in front of their home fans against Banneker at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Langston Hughes is facing Banneker at the right time seeing as Banneker is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Westlake, they will face off against Riverwood at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Westlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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