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Jennie Finch becomes the first woman to manage a pro baseball team

Jennie Finch will make history — again. But this time, it won't be because of her talent on the diamond. She will go down as the first female to manage a professional baseball team.

The former USA softball star is set to be the Bridgeport (Conn.) Bluefish's guest manager Sunday, placing herself in a dugout rather than on a mound.

"I am looking forward to coming to Bridgeport and The Ballpack at Harbor Yard on Sunday, May 29th to serve as Guest Manager for your Bridgeport Bluefish," Finch said in a statement . "I look forward to seeing [all the fans] in Bridgeport!