Women's Pro Baseball League gets started with brutal national anthem rendition
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Key Points:
- The Women’s Pro Baseball League kicked off with a game between the Los Angeles Queens and the New York Heights, marking the first women’s professional baseball game in the U.S. in nearly 30 years.
- Martha Reeves, Motown singer, performed the national anthem but received criticism on social media for the rendition, surprising fans and players at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois.
- Mo’ne Davis, a well-known former Little League star, played center field for the Queens and contributed to their 10-8 victory, while teammate Maggie Foxx had a standout performance both offensively and as a pitcher.
- Heights catcher Denae Benites highlighted the significance of 99-year-old Maybelle Blair, a former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player, who threw out the first pitch, symbolizing the league’s historic legacy.
- The event was emotionally significant for players and fans, with players expressing deep appreciation for the opportunity to compete professionally and honor the pioneers of women’s baseball.
