The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Saturday, and that will lead to a historic moment for Major League Baseball.
The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Saturday. The double header will require a fifth umpire to join the crew for the weekend series, and Major League Baseball is calling up Jen Pawol.
Pawol will become the first female umpire in regular-season history. She will be working the bases in each of Saturday’s games, and will be behind the plate on Sunday.
« Pawol has steadily climbed the umpiring ranks since beginning her pro career in Rookie ball in 2016 », wrote MLB.
