Wayne, Kinston to Play for Top Spot

The playoff picture is coming more into focus as we enter the weekend.

Kinston defeated New Bern 7-3 at home Thursday. The remaining games are Pitt 160 @ Pitt 39 and Wayne at Kinston.

The winner of the Wayne-Kinston game gets the top spot in the South for the playoffs. (Contrary to what you may read, teams are not "seeded." Nobody gets into a room and creates brackets. But eye digress.)

Kinston is 5-2; Wayne and Pitt 39 are 4-3; New Bern is 4-4. Here are the scenarios:

Wayne loss and Pitt win: Kinston is one and Pitt two. Wayne is fourth due to the NB sweep.
Wayne and Pitt win: Wayne (3-1), Kinston (2-2) and Pitt (1-3). Wayne gets top spot.
Wayne and Pitt lose: Pitt (3-1), New Bern (2-2) and Wayne (1-3).
Wayne win and Pitt loss: Pitt is third because it swept New Bern

Gentlemen, it's in our hands. We'll either be home Thursday or headed to Rocky Mount.