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Jen Pawol Makes History as First Woman to Umpire an MLB Regular Season Game

Jen Pawol made baseball history on Saturday as she became the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular season game, working at first base in Game 1 of the Atlanta Braves' matchup.

Baseball umpire Jen Pawol made history on Saturday as she became the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular season game, working at first base in Game 1 of the Atlanta Braves vs Dodgers match. The milestone marked a significant achievement for women's participation in baseball officiating. Pawol's historic call comes after years of dedication and perseverance. She expressed her excitement, stating 'The dream actually came true today'.

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