In their first official game against an all-men’s team, the Colorado Silver Bullets are defeated by the Northern League All-Stars, 19 – 0. The Bullets are outhit, 21-2, and commit six errors in the field. They become the first women’s team to play a men’s professional team. Leon Durham hits two homers and Oil Can Boyd makes the start for the All-Stars.

On May 8, 1994 — In their first official game against an all-men’s team, the Colorado Silver Bullets are defeated by the Northern League All-Stars, 19 – 0. The Bullets are outhit, 21-2, and commit six errors in the field. They become the first women’s team to play a men’s professional team. Leon Durham hits two homers and Oil Can Boyd makes the start for the All-Stars.

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