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Statewide: A league of their own
Дата публикации: 07-08-2026 13:37:06

The Women's Professional Baseball League is playing all of its inaugural season in Springfield.

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The Women's Professional Baseball League has launched this summer, playing all of its games in Springfield. The city was chosen because of its history with women's baseball.

For the players and fans, the league has been long in coming. On this episode, we hear about the opening game, talk with fans and players and discuss what it might take to make the league a long-term success.

Also:

Will Moss and Brittany Apgar in NPR Illinois Studio A

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William Moss, Brittany Apgar

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University of Illinois undergraduates Sharon Omoniyi (left) and Temi Adejare pose with the unofficial kingfisher mascot.

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University of Illinois undergraduates Sharon Omoniyi (left) and Temi Adejare pose with the unofficial kingfisher mascot.

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* Peter Medlin examines the conditions at county juvenile detention centers and who is responsible for getting them into compliance.

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