Karlyn Pickens secures second career AUSL win with Carolina Blaze
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Karlyn Pickens recorded her second win as the Carolina Blaze defeated the Texas Volts 9-1 in Game 1 of their AUSL series on June 14 at Smith Family Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Pickens pitched six innings, striking out five batters and throwing 101 pitches. Aubrey Leach contributed as Carolina's leadoff hitter and collected one hit, while Reese Atwood hit her first home run in the league during the match. The two teams will face off again in the series finale scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.
- •Karlyn Pickens improves her AUSL record to 2-0.
- •Reese Atwood hit two home runs in the series opener.
- •Game 1 lasted six innings due to the score.
- •The series finale is set for June 15 at 7 p.m. EDT.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Karlyn Pickens wins second AUSL game with Carolina
"Former Lady Vol Karlyn Pickens wins second AUSL game with Carolina.
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