Historic Inaugural Game of Women’s Pro Baseball Overshadowed by Viral Anthem Performance
The Women’s Pro Baseball League opened its maiden season in Springfield, Illinois, with a 10-8 victory for the Los Angeles Queens over the New York Heights. The ceremony featured an 85‑year‑old Martha Reeves delivering a national anthem that quickly went viral, igniting a wave of social media commentary that echoed earlier anthem controversies.
Aug 2, 2026
