The Langston Hughes Panthers will head out to face off against the McIntosh Chiefs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Langston Hughes has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Langston Hughes fell victim to McIntosh and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 15-0 to the Chiefs. The game marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
For McIntosh's part, Will Downing and Alex White made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Downing didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, White tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits Downing has allowed since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Downing went 2-for-3 with four RBI, while White scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most RBI Downing has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on JD Raney, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. McIntosh is undefeated when Raney posts two or more runs, but 3-10 otherwise. Will Nixon also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
McIntosh always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Langston Hughes has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. McIntosh's record now sits at 6-10.
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