Langston Hughes's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Dutchtown Bulldogs by a score of 7-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Harry Gibson
| 03/24/25 vs Dutchtown | 6 |
| 03/13/25 vs Banneker | 5 |
| 03/04/25 @ Fayette County | 3 |
| 02/24/25 vs Douglas County | 3 |
| 03/17/25 @ Lovejoy | 2 |
Harry Gibson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. He has become a key player for Langston Hughes: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Langston Hughes let Darien Whitfield and Rodney Weekes run wild. Whitfield scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Weekes scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most hits Whitfield has posted since back in February.
Langston Hughes' victory bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Dutchtown, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Langston Hughes will have a chance to go back-to-back against Dutchtown: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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