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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

‘A first for the game’: MLB welcomes history-making umpire Jen Pawol to the big leagues

Jen Pawol made history Saturday as the first-ever female umpire in an MLB regular-season game - (Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves fans erupted in cheers and held up signs on Saturday to warmly welcome Jen Pawol, the first female umpire to ever work a Major League Baseball regular-season game.

Pawol, 48, was umpiring first base during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. For the second game, she will umpire at third base. She is scheduled to be the home plate umpire for Sunday’s series finale.

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