WAUSAU, WI.- The Wausau Ignite and Grand Forks Spitfires doubleheader set for July 16th has been canceled and will not be made up. Poor air quality due to the Canadian forest fires has been ruled too dangerous to play in.

The season series between the Ignite and Spitfires will end 3-3 as the final two games will not be made up. Grand Forks currently sits a half-game ahead of Wausau in the standings.

The Ignite will hit the road on Friday the 17th to face the Madison Mallards at Werner Park. First Pitch is set for 6:05 pm.

You can stay up to date with the Ignite by visiting ignitesoftball.com and catching all games live on Flo Sports or select games on the Women’s Sports Network.

###

Leveraging the 31-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.