Yankees' historic rally features Jen Pawol as umpire during game

The New York Yankees scored 13 runs in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento, California, on June 1, 2026. Jen Pawol, a Hewitt, N.J. native, served as the home plate umpire, marking her continued trailblazing role in Major League Baseball. During the inning, Pawol made a crucial call on a strikeout that could have impacted the Yankees' record-tying effort, but the team successfully concluded the game with a score of 13-8. Pawol has been noted for her strong performance behind the plate, having previously made history as the first woman to umpire a regular-season MLB game last August. The Yankees are scheduled to face the Cleveland Guardians next, with the over/under set at 7.5 total runs for the game.

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