Baseball Game Preview: Langston Hughes Panthers vs. Dutchtown Bulldogs

For the second straight game, Langston Hughes will face off against Dutchtown. Langston Hughes will face off against Dutchtown at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Langston Hughes is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.

Langston Hughes took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over Dutchtown. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Harry Gibson

Earned Runs

02/10/25 vs Westlake	7
03/17/25 @ Lovejoy	2
02/24/25 vs Douglas County	2
03/24/25 vs Dutchtown	1
03/04/25 @ Fayette County	1

Harry Gibson was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Langston Hughes is 2-1 when Gibson allowsone or fewer earned runs, but 3-9 otherwise. Gibson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February.

In other batting news, Darien Whitfield and Rodney Weekes did most of the damage at the plate: 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.

Dutchtown has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. Langston Hughes' victory bumped their record up to 5-10.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Langston Hughes has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Dutchtown struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.3 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.