New York Heights vs Boston Hunters — WPBL Discussion thread

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 01: Danae Benites #2 of the New York Heights celebrates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of the Women's Pro Baseball League Opening Day against the Los Angeles Queens at Robin Roberts Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Boston Hunters came into yesterdays game against the New York Heights seeking their first win in team history. Going into the fifth inning it appeared as if they were going to need to wait at least another day before being able to accomplish that as they were down six to nothing thanks to two home runs from early MVP frontrunner Danae Benites.

it's Denae Benites' world, we're just living in it! pic.twitter.com/xIQUfOkvjZ

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— Women's Pro Baseball League (@wpbl_official) August 8, 2026

Then came the fifth inning where the Hunters got on the board with two runs but it was the sixth inning where everything really fell apart for the Heights. Highlighted by a bases clearing triple from Hunters third baseman Denver Bryant, who was later batted in by center fielder Gabrielle Haas, the Hunters clawed all the way back to tie the game and take a nine to six lead.

That lead would hold and the Hunters would take their first victory leaving both teams with a one and two record before their rematch today.

ENDING THE WEEK WITH AN EAST COAST REMATCH.

Get tickets: https://t.co/rUuD28juxp

📍: Robin Roberts Stadium, Springfield, Illinois
⏰: 6:30pm CT
📺: ESPN+, Scripps (🇺🇸), YouTube (🌍) pic.twitter.com/Qea4J3p0R9

— Women's Pro Baseball League (@wpbl_official) August 9, 2026

• First Pitch: 5:30 pm MDT
• How to Watch: Those in the United States can watch on either ESPN Select or the Scripps Sports Networkand international viewers can find the game on the WPBL Youtube page. 
• Lineups:

Tonight's starting lineup.

🆚: @wpbl_hunters
📍: Robin Roberts Stadium, Springfield, Illinois
⏰: 7:30pm ET / 6:30pm CT
📺: ESPN+, Scripps (🇺🇸), YouTube (🌍) pic.twitter.com/T7bTpFeE3K

— WPBL New York Heights (@wpbl_heights) August 9, 2026

At time of publishing the Hunters had yet to post their lineup but once they do we’ll update the story to include it.

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