Softball Recap: Duluth Wins Going Away Against Parkview

Wildcats

Margin

09/09/25 @ Parkview	10
08/27/25 vs Centennial	5
08/26/25 vs Norcross	5
09/04/25 vs Peachtree Ridge	2
08/14/25 @ Peachtree Ridge	2

Duluth barely beat Parkview the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 13-3 win on Tuesday. That looming 13-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.

Kaylie Zirger made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September of 2024.

In other batting news, Saniya Simmons was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in October of 2024. Makayla Gibson was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one double, and one RBI.

Duluth always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The victory got Duluth back to even at 7-7. As for Parkview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Duluth is set to take on their familiar foe Brookwood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Parkview will challenge rival North Gwinnett at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.