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Rachel Balkovec joins group of women who broke barriers
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Miguel Cabrera is the 1st Venezuelan-born player to get 3,000 hits
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Rachel Balkovec Becomes First Female Manager in Minor League Baseball
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Rachel Balkovec Becomes First Female Manager In Affiliated Pro
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Rachel Balkovec on historic hire as Minor League manager
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Rachel Balkovec on historic hire as Minor League manager