Langston Hughes took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against South Cobb, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers won by a run and slipped past the Eagles 14-13. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 13-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Brandi Walter
| 08/27/25 vs South Cobb | 13 |
| 10/02/24 vs Morrow | 12 |
| 08/07/25 vs Westlake | 10 |
| 08/13/24 vs Lovejoy | 10 |
| 08/30/24 @ Banneker | 9 |
Brandi Walter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up eight earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kree Spear was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, five runs, and two RBI. Spear is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Destini Evans was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double.
Langston Hughes always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Langston Hughes' victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for South Cobb, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Coming up, Langston Hughes will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Morrow at 6:00 p.m. The Panthers are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for South Cobb, they will square off against Pebblebrook at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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