SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the San Francisco Firebells reacts on first base after hitting a single as Sarah Edwards #25 of the Los Angeles Queens looks on during the first inning of the game at Robin Roberts Stadium on September 22, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Jill Albayati #18 of the San Francisco Firebells pitches against the Los Angeles Queens during the first inning of the game at Robin Roberts Stadium on September 22, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Ashton Lansdell #1 of the Los Angeles Queens throws to first base during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Firebells at Robin Roberts Stadium on September 22, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Ashton Lansdell #1 of the Los Angeles Queens and Andreanne Leblanc #16 of the San Francisco Firebells embrace after the Los Angeles Queens defeated the San Francisco Firebells 2-0 to win the inaugural WPBL championship at Robin Roberts Stadium on September 22, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Ashton Lansdell #1 and Meggie Meidlinger #13 of the Los Angeles Queens celebrate after the Los Angeles Queens defeated the San Francisco Firebells 2-0 to win the inaugural WPBL championship at Robin Roberts Stadium on September 22, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: The Los Angeles Queens pose for a photo after defeating the San Francisco Firebells 2-0 to win the inaugural WPBL championship at Robin Roberts Stadium on September 22, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Ayami Sato #18 of the Los Angeles Queens celebrates after the Los Angeles Queens defeated the San Francisco Firebells 2-0 to win the inaugural WPBL championship at Robin Roberts Stadium on September 22, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 22: (L-R) Eric Young Sr. #7 and Ayami Sato #18 of the Los Angeles Queens celebrate after the Los Angeles Queens defeated the San Francisco Firebells 2-0 to win the inaugural WPBL championship at Robin Roberts Stadium on September 22, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)