Ila Borders becomes the first woman to play in a minor league game. The St. Paul Saints reliever gives up three runs to the Sioux Falls Canaries without recording an out, but will redeem herself the next day by striking out the side.

On May 31, 1997 — Ila Borders becomes the first woman to play in a minor league game. The St. Paul Saints reliever gives up three runs to the Sioux Falls Canaries without recording an out, but will redeem herself the next day by striking out the side.

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At St. Louis, the Browns score two runs in the 7th against Nats starter Bert Gallia to tie the game. Doc Ayers relieves and Walter Johnson pitches the last 1 1/3 innings, allowing a tally in the 10th for a 3 – 2 St. Louis win. The official scorer kindly gives the loss to Gallia.

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Ila Borders becomes the first woman to play in a minor league game. The St. Paul Saints reliever gives up three runs to the Sioux Falls Canaries without recording an out, but will redeem herself the next day by striking out the side.

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At St. Louis, the Browns score two runs in the 7th against Nats starter Bert Gallia to tie the game. Doc Ayers relieves and Walter Johnson pitches the last 1 1/3 innings, allowing a tally in the 10th for a 3 – 2 St. Louis win. The official scorer kindly gives the loss to Gallia.

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