Gastonia Ghost Peppers lose fifth straight game, face challenges ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Gastonia Ghost Peppers begin a week of games against the Lexington Legends following a five-game losing streak. After a record-setting 14-game winning streak, the team has struggled, facing recent defeats to the Lancaster Stormers, including a heavy loss of 17-5 on June 7. Gastonia's record now stands at 24-18, placing them four games behind the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in the Atlantic League's South Division. The team will look to rebound in Lexington as they play six games from June 9 to 14.
- •Gastonia lost five straight games, struggling after a 14-game win streak.
- •Recent defeats include a 17-5 loss against Lancaster.
- •The team has a record of 24-18, four games behind the division leader.
- •Next, Gastonia plays six games against Lexington starting June 9.
- •Gastonia performs better on the road, with a 14-7 away record.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Gastonia Ghost Pepper baseball seeks return to winning ways. Here's why
"After flirting with league history, the Gastonia Ghost Peppers begin the week looking to get back to their winning ways. Here's a look at the team's past week of action.
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