ATLANTA (AP) – Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-6 on Saturday night to sweep doubleheader in the first major league games with a female umpire.
Braves sweep Marlins in historic doubleheader with first female umpire
ATLANTA (AP) – Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-6 on Saturday night to sweep doubleheader in the first major league games with a female umpire.
Jen Pawol worked the doubleheader – at third base in the nightcap and first base in the opening game. She received an ovation during both games when the umpires were introduced. Between games, MLB announced her cap from the first game would be given to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Braves won the opener 7-1 thanks to a strong outing from rookie Hurston Waldrep and a key three-run home run from Michael Harris II.
In the second game, Erick Fedde (4-12) won for the first time in three starts with the Braves. Raisel Iglesias had a perfect ninth for his 16th save.