Peachtree Ridge extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 5-16. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Duluth Wildcats. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Lions, who fell 5-3 when the teams last met back in August.
As for Duluth, they now have a winning record of 10-9. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Peachtree Ridge: they've now won three in a row.
For Duluth's part, Kaylie Zirger made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Zirger was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Saniya Simmons was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddux Freeman, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Peachtree Ridge will venture away from home to face off against North Gwinnett at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Duluth, they will face off against Grayson at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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