Slocomb took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Kinston, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Red Tops skirted past the Bulldogs 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Red Tops have posted against the Bulldogs since February 22, 2022.

Calie Seay
| 02/24/26 @ Kinston | 2 |
| 02/19/26 vs Ashford | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Long | 1 |
| 02/21/25 vs Geneva County | 1 |
Calie Seay made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over 4.1 innings pitched. Seay was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
Seay wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was AK Causey, who went 1-for-3 with one double. Mattie McGowan was another, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Slocomb has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Slocomb will host Samson at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kinston, they will take on Geneva County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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