Norcross had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-8 to make it six. They fell 9-4 to the Duluth Wildcats. The Blue Devils were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
As for Duluth, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Duluth's part, Kaylie Zirger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Zirger was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Duluth let Chayanne Mitchell and Kenzie Dopp run wild. Mitchell got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI, while Dopp earned three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave Dopp a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kate Camarena, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norcross will take on Parkview at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Duluth, they will square off against Centennial at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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