The inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League regular season is in the books, and man, what a ride it was! Offense was absolutely the story, with hitters putting up some ridiculous numbers, and now it’s time to crown a champion. San Francisco definitely showed up as the dominant team all season long, racking up a 10-5 record and looking like the squad to beat. They already locked up their spot in the Championship Series, but trust me, the road to the title is just getting started, and there are some serious bats to watch out for!
These Bats Are Absolute Fire
When we talk about offense, we have to talk about Kelsie Whitmore. She was the top overall draft pick for San Francisco, and she played the starring role everyone expected. This two-way phenom was crushing it, hitting a .451 average with a monster 1.669 OPS and 11 dingers in just 15 games. Those are ridiculous stats for any league, right? But get this, Whitmore wasn’t even the top statistical hitter! New York’s catcher, Denae Benites, posted some truly outrageous numbers. She led the league with a .552 average, a bonkers 1.752 OPS, and swiped 15 bases. Plus, she matched Whitmore with 11 home runs. Seriously, a .552 average? That’s insane, and it proves offense really was the big headline all year. With hardware on the line now, you know these stars are gonna bring the heat.
Playoff Showdown and How To Catch The Action
The semifinals have been wild, all played out at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. San Francisco wasted no time, taking Game 1 against Boston 6-4, then sealing the deal in Game 2 with a 9-6 win, sending Boston home. So, San Francisco is waiting in the Championship Series. Over on the other side, Los Angeles took Game 1 against New York 10-3. That sets up a huge Game 2 between Los Angeles and New York tonight at 7 p.m. ET. If New York can rally, we’ll see a decisive Game 3 on Monday, September 14, at 7 p.m. ET. The Championship Series is set to kick off on Wednesday, September 16, with San Francisco facing whoever survives the semifinal battle. All those championship games are at 7 p.m. ET, except for a possible Game 4 on Sunday, September 20, which would be at 3 p.m. ET. You won’t catch these games on traditional TV, but every single WPBL postseason game is streaming live on ESPN+, available through the ESPN app. Grab an ESPN Unlimited subscription for $29.99 a month to make sure you don’t miss any of the action.
New York’s gotta bounce back tonight against Los Angeles. With Denae Benites’ bat leading the charge, they absolutely can force that Game 3. If they don’t, Los Angeles moves on to face a red-hot San Francisco team. Get ready for some serious baseball, folks, because these playoffs are gonna be epic!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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