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Rachel Balkovec marks first-ever game as Tampa Tarpons' manager
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Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec injured by ball
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Fans cheer as first female manager in the minors, Rachel Balkovec, leads Tarpons to win in debut
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Rachel Balkovec: Manager of the Tampa Tarpons - The New York Times
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Rachel Balkovec Becomes First Female Manager In Affiliated Pro Baseball - FloSoftball
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Rachel Balkovec injury: Yankees coach's inspiring message
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New York Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec has worked her entire life for this moment - ESPN
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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec sidelined after getting hit in face by ball
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New York Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec has worked her entire life for this moment - ESPN
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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec becomes first woman named minor-league manager, will take over Low-A club
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Rachel Balkovec to manage first game with Class A Tampa - The Globe and Mail
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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec posts brutal photo after foul ball accident