SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Denver Bryant of the Boston Hunters throws to first base during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Firebells at Robin Roberts Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Raine Padgham of the Boston Hunters slaps hands with Maïka Dumais of the Boston Hunters after leaving the game in the third inning of the game against the San Francisco Firebells at Robin Roberts Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Alexia Jorge of the San Francisco Firebells is hit by a pitch during the third inning of the game against the Boston Hunters at Robin Roberts Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Kelsie Whitmore of the San Francisco Firebells looks on during batting practice prior to the game between the Boston Hunters and San Francisco Firebells at Robin Roberts Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: A fan carries a sign while standing in line prior to the game between the Boston Hunters and San Francisco Firebells at Robin Roberts Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: A general view of signage at Robin Roberts Stadium prior to the game between the Boston Hunters and San Francisco Firebells on August 02, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Kelsie Whitmore of the San Francisco Firebells looks on during batting practice prior to the game between the Boston Hunters and San Francisco Firebells at Robin Roberts Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

Athletics' Nick Kurtz loses his batting helmet on a swing during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, July 31, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)