U.S. Women’s Baseball gears up for exhibition game in Rockford
The Women of the U.S. National Baseball team arrived in Rockford on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their exhibition game at Beyer Stadium on Thursday.
The team arrived at Beyer Stadium for a work-out and were greeted by a AAGPBL legend Maybelle Blair of the Peoria Redwings, who gave a hug to each member of the team.
Members of the team consider her family.
“She’s a true Trailblazer herself,” Pitcher Meggie Meidlinger said.
“None of us would be here without her. And she’s a part of all of our lives. So it’s a joy to see her every time and she just brings so much joy and laughter to all of us. So it’s always a lot of fun to see Mabelle.”
