Canada’s Women Take Field in New Pro Baseball League | Toronto News

The Women’s Pro Baseball League launches its historic first season this Saturday, featuring nearly a dozen Canadian athletes including BC outfielder and pitcher Claire Eccles — and it’s more than just a game, it’s a milestone for women’s sports. Four teams — New York Heights, Los Angeles Queens, Boston Hunters, and San Francisco Firebells — will compete in Springfield, Illinois, with the Heights vs. Queens opener headlined by Canadian talent. Players, many of whom never imagined this moment, are emotional and determined, balancing jobs and school to chase their dream. Co-founder Keith Stein, also Canadian, celebrates the global caliber of Canadian women athletes and notes sold-out opening day tickets. The 15-game regular season leads to September playoffs, with games streaming on YouTube and broadcast on ESPN and Scripps Sports Network. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d79a9cfcba68ba5