Langston Hughes's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Banneker Trojans as they made off with a 22-7 win. With that victory, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 10 runs per game.
Brandi Walter
| 08/19/25 vs Banneker | 4 |
| 10/02/24 vs Morrow | 3 |
| 09/17/24 vs Banneker | 3 |
| 08/30/24 @ Banneker | 3 |
| 08/07/25 vs Westlake | 2 |
Brandi Walter was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Walter was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Langston Hughes got a massive performance out of Jada Victor, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with seven stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Victor is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kree Spear, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI.
Langston Hughes always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .800. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Langston Hughes' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Banneker, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Langston Hughes will challenge Lovejoy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.5 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Banneker, they will take on Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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