Bandits lead series 3-1

Game 5 of 5

1. Gm 1Fri, Jun 5CHI 4–CAR 5
2. Gm 2Thu, Jun 11CAR 3–CHI 5
3. Gm 3Wed, Jun 17CHI 4–CAR 1
4. Gm 4Tue, Jun 23CAR 2–CHI 6
5. Gm 5Sun, Jun 284:00 PM ET

• In the circle: Aleshia Ocasio (3.35 ERA) against Rachel Garcia (3.44 ERA).
• Bats to watch: Sami Williams is carrying a 1.209 OPS for Bandits; Reese Atwood answers at 1.014 for Blaze.
• Form check: Bandits are 7-3 in their last 10 (W2); Blaze are 4-6 (L1).
• Pitching edge leans Bandits — 2.53 staff ERA to 3.44.
• Bandits have been the better offense, hitting .341 to .292.
• Bandits own the season series 3-1.
• Home field: Smith Family Stadium in Wilson, NC, 4:00 PM ET on ABC.

3

4 meetings

1

• Tue, Jun 23CAR 2 — CHI 6
• Wed, Jun 17CHI 4 — CAR 1
• Thu, Jun 11CAR 3 — CHI 5
• Fri, Jun 5CHI 4 — CAR 5

Bandits vs Blaze, 2026 season to date.