ERIE, PA — Fans at UPMC Park were treated to a familiar local voice during the Eastern League Championship game as Elizabeth Jernigan performed “God Bless America” prior to the final matchup between the Erie SeaWolves and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The game, held in Erie, ended in an 8–2 SeaWolves loss as Binghamton secured the league title.
Jernigan, a Northeast Ohio native and Freshman at Pymatuning Valley High School, has become a regular musical presence at SeaWolves events. She previously performed at the team’s 2023 championship series and returned again earlier this year to sing at Erie’s 2025 home opener. In addition, she sang the Star-Spangled Banner at the Moon Mammoths rebranding in July 2025. Her appearance at this season’s championship game continued that pattern, marking one of several performances she has delivered for the club over the past few years.
The championship matchup itself saw Erie fall behind early, with Binghamton adding steady offense throughout the night to close out the series. Despite the loss, the 7th Inning Stretch and Jernigan’s performance provided a highlight for the crowd in the later innings.
Jernigan’s growing résumé includes appearances at regional sporting events, community programs, school performances and was Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Jr in Ashtabula in March. More information about her work and both past and upcoming events can be found at ElizabethJernigan.com.