Olivia Pichardo of Brown University made history on July 22nd when she became the first woman to hit a home run in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL). The NECBL is a summer collegiate baseball league that features some of the best college players from around the country.
Pichardo, a junior at Brown University, is a member of the Mystic Schooners, a team based in Mystic, Connecticut. She is the first woman to ever play in the NECBL, and her home run was the first ever hit by a woman in the league.
The home run came in the sixth inning of a game against the Newport Gulls. Pichardo hit a two-run shot over the left field wall, giving the Schooners a 3-1 lead. The Schooners went on to win the game 5-2.
Pichardo’s accomplishment is a major milestone for women’s baseball. Women have been playing baseball since the late 1800s, but it wasn’t until recently that they have been able to compete at the collegiate level. Pichardo’s home run is a testament to the progress that has been made in recent years.
Pichardo is an inspiration to young women everywhere who are interested in playing baseball. She is proof that women can compete at the highest levels of the sport. Her accomplishment will no doubt encourage more young women to pursue their dreams of playing baseball.
Olivia Pichardo has made history with her home run, and she is sure to be remembered for many years to come. She is an inspiration to all who are interested in playing baseball, and her accomplishment is sure to open up more opportunities for women in the sport.
