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Charm City Lemon Sticks: Baltimore's New Women’s Baseball Team

6/17/2025

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In June 2024, Kel Raleigh and her friends launched the Charm City Lemon Sticks, a vibrant women’s baseball team in Baltimore, inspired by the Orioles Pride game. This team is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community, while competing in the Eastern Women’s Baseball Conference and celebrating the spirit of women’s baseball.

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Story summary

In June 2024, Kel Raleigh and her friends launched the Charm City Lemon Sticks, a vibrant women’s baseball team in Baltimore, inspired by the Orioles Pride game. This team is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community, while competing in the Eastern Women’s Baseball Conference and celebrating the spirit of women’s baseball.