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June 29, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze (7-5) trailed the first four innings in their Monday night match-up against the Oklahoma City Spark (5-9), but one swing from Baylee Klingler sealed a win.
The Spark led by four runs after putting up a two-spot in the first and third innings. Alyssa Brito led off the top of the fifth and took the first pitch she saw yard to put the Blaze on the board.
After two quick outs following the homer, the Blaze rallied. Aubrey Leach singled up the right side, then Reese Atwood reached on a fielding error. Dak... Full Story
June 26, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze chemistry is brewing over a shot of espresso.
Infielder Alyssa Brito - who is also serving as the Blaze's barista - brought her espresso machine to Durham Bulls Athletic Park for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Signature Series. Before the game, she made coffee for her teammates and coaches.
Blaze pitcher Karlyn Pickens shared a video of Brito making her a maple-smoked salt latte.
"I love making coffee for my friends," Brito said amid action in Thursday night's game versus the Utah Talons. ... Full Story
June 16, 2026 - Smith Family Stadium was the site of a nine-inning showdown on Monday night as the Carolina Blaze erased a one-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Texas Volts.
Pitcher Aleshia Ocasio, who allowed two earned runs and struck out three batters over 2.2 innings in the circle, delivered the game-winning hit, driving in two runs with a single to right-center field to help Carolina improve to 4-1 on the season.
The Blaze and Volts each finished with 10 hits while Carolina ma... Full Story
The Carolina Blaze are a professional softball team. Based in Durham, North Carolina, they are a member of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
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Klingler Hits a Go-Ahead Grand Slam in Blaze Victory
June 29, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze (7-5) trailed the first four innings in their Monday night match-up against the Oklahoma City Spark (5-9), but one swing from Baylee Klingler sealed a win.
The Spark led by four runs after putting up a two-spot in the first and third innings. Alyssa Brito led off the top of the fifth and took the first pitch she saw yard to put the Blaze on the board.
After two quick outs following the homer, the Blaze rallied. Aubrey Leach singled up the right side, then Reese Atwood reached on a fielding error. Dak... Full StoryMore Carolina Blaze stories below
Carolina Blaze Bring Pro Softball to Durham, Take Down Utah Talons
OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
June 29, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze hosted the Utah Talons in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Signature Series at the Durham Bulls Ballpark in Durham, N.C., from Thursday, June 25th until June 27th.
"Durham Bulls Athletic Park is one of the most iconic settings in baseball, and it provides a great stage for our players and for fans across the region to experience professional softball," said AUSL Commissioner Kim Ng.
Following a barnstorming season in 2025 with four teams - the Bandits, Blaze, Talons and Volts - playing in 10 di... Full StoryAlyssa Brito and the Blaze Are Connecting over Coffee
June 26, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze chemistry is brewing over a shot of espresso.
Infielder Alyssa Brito - who is also serving as the Blaze's barista - brought her espresso machine to Durham Bulls Athletic Park for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Signature Series. Before the game, she made coffee for her teammates and coaches.
Blaze pitcher Karlyn Pickens shared a video of Brito making her a maple-smoked salt latte.
"I love making coffee for my friends," Brito said amid action in Thursday night's game versus the Utah Talons. ... Full StoryOcasio Delivers Walk-Off Hit as Blaze Outlast Volts in Extras
June 16, 2026 - Smith Family Stadium was the site of a nine-inning showdown on Monday night as the Carolina Blaze erased a one-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Texas Volts.
Pitcher Aleshia Ocasio, who allowed two earned runs and struck out three batters over 2.2 innings in the circle, delivered the game-winning hit, driving in two runs with a single to right-center field to help Carolina improve to 4-1 on the season.
The Blaze and Volts each finished with 10 hits while Carolina ma... Full StoryCarolina Blaze News
- Klingler Hits a Go-Ahead Grand Slam in Blaze Victory - June 29, 2026
- Carolina Blaze Bring Pro Softball to Durham, Take Down Utah Talons - June 29, 2026
- Alyssa Brito and the Blaze Are Connecting over Coffee - June 26, 2026
- Ocasio Delivers Walk-Off Hit as Blaze Outlast Volts in Extras - June 16, 2026
- Karlyn Pickens Brings the Heat and Picks up a Win in Pro Debut - June 11, 2026
- Meet the Blaze's 2026 Opening Day Roster - June 9, 2026
- Arkansas' Dakota Kennedy Signs Rookie Contract with the Blaze - June 8, 2026
- Reese Atwood Signs with Carolina Blaze After Second WCWS Title - June 7, 2026
- Karlyn Pickens Inks Rookie Contract with the Carolina Blaze - June 4, 2026
- Ana Gold Tosses out Ceremonial First Pitch at Yankees Game - May 7, 2026
- Blaze Select Pickens, Atwood, Kennedy in 2026 College Draft - May 4, 2026
- Blaze Selects Karlyn Pickens with the No. 1 Overall Pick in the 2026 AUSL College Draft - May 4, 2026
- Alyssa Brito Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at Twins Game - April 29, 2026
- AUSL to Host Signature Series at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, June 25-27 - April 29, 2026
- Carolina Blaze Announce 2026 Schedule, Single Game Tickets - March 23, 2026
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Carolina Blaze pitcher Jala Wright signs autographs (Fran Stuchbury)
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League: Athletes Unlimited Softball LeagueHome: Durham, North Carolina
Class: Softball
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Schedule: Full Carolina Blaze Schedule
Carolina Blaze Scoreboard
| Tue., Jul 7 | Carolina at Portland | 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sat., Jul 4 | L | Carolina 4 at Utah 5 | Final |
| Fri., Jul 3 | W | Carolina 4 at Utah 2 | Final |
| Wed., Jul 1 | L | Carolina 3 at Oklahoma City 9 | Final |
| Mon., Jun 29 | W | Carolina 5 at Oklahoma City 4 | Final |
| Sat., Jun 27 | W | Utah 1 at Carolina 6 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Carolina Blaze Schedule and Results | |||
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Carolina Blaze Headlines
- 1-on-1 with Gator softball Great and AUSL star Aleshia Ocasio - AUSL WCJB (July 4)
- OKC Spark vs Carolina Blaze in AUSL softball, see top photos - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (July 2)
- Why pro softball, NC State coach's unexpected summer job can benefit the program - AUSL Raleigh News & Observer (June 29)
- Carolina Blaze block party to feature drumline, celebratory atmosphere - AUSL WRAL (June 25)
- Former Longhorns still dominate NiJaree Canady, even in pro softball - AUSL Longhorns Wire (June 15)
- Two former Lady Vols play in Carolina-Portland AUSL opening day game - AUSL Vols Wire (June 10)
- Athletes Unlimited Softball League's latest investment group includes Brewers owner Mark Attanasio - AUSL WRAL (June 4)
- Carolina Blaze Infielder & Duke Alum Ana Gold: The Best Players in the world play in the AUSL - AUSL WRAL (May 28)
- Kennedy Drafted in Third Round of AUSL College Draft by Carolina Blaze - AUSL Arkansas Athletics (May 6)
- Karlyn Pickens Drafted No. 1 Overall by Carolina Blaze - AUSL Tennessee Athletics (May 6)
- With 1st overall pick in AUSL College Draft, Blaze select RHP Pickens - AUSL MLB.com (May 6)
- AUSL Names Durham as Host City for Carolina Blaze - AUSL Duke Athletics (January 14)
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