In Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday between the Braves and Marlins, Jen Pawol became the first woman to ever umpire an MLB regular season game.

She was the first base umpire for Saturday's game. She'll work Game 2 at third base before closing out the weekend on Sunday as the home plate umpire.

Pawol was previously called up to the MLB level to officiate spring training games in 2024 and was selected among 21 minor league umpires to work spring training games in 2025.

Like the players on the field, Pawol climbed the ranks of the minor leagues.

She umpired her first professional game in 2016 when she was assigned to the Gulf Coast Rookie League. Like many players who ascend to the big leagues, Pawol climbed the ranks of the minor leagues before receiving her MLB call-up this week.

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