Morrow was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 16-10 to the Langston Hughes Panthers. One positive for the Mustangs, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Jerbria Twillie and Cynthia Gadegbeku stepped up to the plate in a big way. Twillie scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Gadegbeku scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Twillie also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jada Gadson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Morrow kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Morrow's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Langston Hughes, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-6 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morrow will challenge Dutchtown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dutchtown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Langston Hughes, they will venture away from home to face off against Westlake at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Langston Hughes will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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