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S.F. Firebells finish second in Women's Pro Baseball League championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:29 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

S.F. Firebells finish second in Women's Pro Baseball League championship

Summary

The San Francisco Firebells lost 2-0 to the L.A. Queens in Game 5 of the Women's Pro Baseball League championship series on September 22, 2026. The Firebells, who had the best regular-season record at 10-5, overcame a 2-0 series deficit to force a decisive final game. Kelsie Whitmore, the team's standout player, finished the season with impressive stats, batting.415 with 11 home runs. The league featured all games played in Springfield, Ill., this season, and all four participating coastal teams are expected to return to their cities in 2027.

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Status Watch

•Firebells finished the championship series with a 2-0 loss in Game 5.
•Team led the league in home runs, OPS, and batting average.
•Kelsie Whitmore hit.415 and led the team in key offensive metrics.
•The Firebells swept the Boston Hunters to reach the finals.
•All games were played in Springfield, with future locations to be determined.

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4:29 AMYahoo Sports — S.F. Firebells finish second in inaugural season of Women's Pro Baseball League

What they're saying

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The San Francisco Firebells, the Women's Pro Baseball League's best regular-season team, pushed the championship series to a decisive Game 5 before falling to the L.A. Queens on Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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