Standing ovation as first female umpire for Major League Baseball takes to the pitch
Summary
Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game during the regular season. She officiated at first base during a game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves and received a standing ovation. Pawol has extensive experience, having umpired over 1,200 games in her career.Key Facts
- Jen Pawol is the first woman to act as an umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game.
- The game was between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
- Pawol was greeted with cheers and applause from the crowd in Atlanta.
- After the game, she donated her hat to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
- Pawol has umpired over 1,200 games in her career, spanning more than 30 years.
- Approximately 30 family and friends supported her in the stands.
- The entry of a female umpire in MLB follows similar precedents in other sports like the NBA and NFL.
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