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Did a 19th-Century Baseball Game Ever Feature a Female Pitcher?
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- In 1898, Lizzie Arlington pitched one inning for a minor league men's team.
- She allowed two hits and one run, but it was mostly a publicity stunt.
- Afterward, organized baseball formally banned women from joining teams.
- Arlington's appearance challenged norms but did not lead to lasting inclusion.
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