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San Francisco Firebells and Boston Hunters open WPBL season tonight

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

San Francisco Firebells and Boston Hunters open WPBL season tonight

Summary

The San Francisco Firebells and Boston Hunters will face off in the Women's Professional Baseball League season opener today at 5:30 pm. This marks the first game for both teams in the newly established league, which began its inaugural season yesterday when the Los Angeles Queens defeated the New York Heights 10-8. Firebells captain Kelsie Whitmore, the first overall draft pick, and Hunters captain Alli Schroder will lead their teams. The game is available for viewing on ESPN Select and the Scripps Sports Network for U.S. audiences, while international viewers can watch on the WPBL YouTube page.

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By the Numbers

•Firebells and Hunters play their first WPBL game today.
•Kelsie Whitmore captains the San Francisco Firebells.
•Alli Schroder is leading the Boston Hunters.
•The game begins at 5:30 pm local time.
•Viewers can watch via ESPN Select, Scripps Sports Network, and YouTube.

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