Jen Pawol became the first female umpire in MLB

• Jen Pawol became the first female umpire in MLB.
• She received positive feedback for her work on the field.
• The Braves won the match on Sunday with a score of 7:1.

September 10, 2025, Atlanta (AP) — Jen Pawol became the first female umpire to work a regular season game in Major League Baseball (MLB). Her debut took place on Saturday during the game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves.

On Sunday, Pawol was again on the field during the match where the Braves defeated the Marlins with a score of 7:1. She received positive feedback for her work, including from the manager of the Miami team, Clayton McCullough, who praised her skills and professionalism.

Pawol, a 48-year-old former teacher, revealed that her dream of becoming an MLB umpire was realized. She began her career in baseball in 2016 and since then has climbed the career ladder, reaching the Triple-A level in 2023.

During the match, fans supported Pawol, holding up signs that read "Way to go, Jen!" She demonstrated confidence in her work, regardless of the heightened attention to her decisions.

In the match, Pawol again received recognition for her work, and Braves manager Brian Snitker noted that she knows her job well. Pawol plans to continue her career in MLB, hoping for a permanent assignment in the future.

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