Langston Hughes came into this matchup off a tough ten-run loss on Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Hapeville Charter Hornets by a score of 6-4 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since April 17, 2025.
Avery Langford was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with seven stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Malik Allen, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Langston Hughes dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Hapeville Charter, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Langston Hughes will take on New Manchester at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguar have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Hapeville Charter, they are taking a road trip to take on Creekside at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Seminoles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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