Duluth's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Norcross Blue Devils. With that win, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Pheobe Huang made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Huang was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
In other batting news, Saniya Simmons was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-3. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in September. Kaylie Zirger was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Duluth hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in six consecutive contests.
The victory snapped Duluth's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-18 record. As for Norcross, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-20 record this season.
Duluth will venture away from home to take on Holy Innocents Episcopal at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Norcross, they will welcome Westminster at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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