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WATCH: Born without a right hand, now she's a pro baseball player in the championship series

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Britt Apgar, born without a right hand, has become a professional baseball player and is now competing in the Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) championship series. The LA Queens, which Apgar plays for, will face their rivals on Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT. Specialized assistance from the Hospital for Special Surgery helped Apgar achieve her goal of playing professionally.

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Britt Apgar, born without a right hand, has become a professional baseball player for the LA Queens in the WPBL (Women's Pro Baseball League). With support from the Hospital for Special Surgery, Apgar is now competing in the championship series. The LA Queens face their opponents on Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT, vying for the league title.

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WPBL the Hospital for Special Surgery the LA Queens

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Apgar PERSON · 1× Britt Apgar PERSON · 1× WPBL ORG · 1× the Hospital for Special Surgery ORG · 1× the LA Queens ORG · 1×

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Britt Apgar gets help from the Hospital for Special Surgery to live her dream of playing professional baseball.

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WATCH: Born without a right hand, now she's a pro baseball player in the championship series · assertive framing

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Born without a right hand, now she's a pro baseball player in the championship series asserted

she → bear → series

Britt Apgar gets help from the Hospital for Special Surgery to live her dream of playing professional baseball. asserted

Apgar → get → baseball

Apgar and the LA Queens play for the WPBL championship title Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT. asserted

Apgar → play → EDT