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Rachel Balkovec's managerial debut in minor league baseball inspires young girls in the stands

Rachel Balkovec, 34, made her historic managerial debut last week as the first woman to manage a minor league baseball team.

WUSF’s Kerry Sheridan was at the Tampa Tarpons’ first game and spoke to young girls who were there to cheer Balkovec on.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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