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History doesn’t need an audience. Sometimes you’re just lucky enough to be there.
On Saturday, that meant a doubleheader at Brown University.
In the ninth inning of the first game against Cornell, Olivia Pichardo took the mound and needed just two pitches to induce a groundout, becoming the first woman to pitch in a Division I baseball game.
It was senior day, with her mom in the stands cheering her on — and her newest fan, my 2-year-old son, Jack.
Speaking of Brown baseball, can you name the former Bears' pitcher who threw the first perfect game in Major League history?
(Answer at the bottom.)
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The Globe in Rhode Island
⚓ Providence has been approved by FIFA to host an official World Cup fan zone when the tournament kicks off in June, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Tuesday with Governor Dan McKee, state Treasurer James Diossa, and a host of other officials. Read more.
⚓ After weathering the pandemic, when social distancing mandates and outdoor-only service upended the hospitality industry, the 330-square-foot Tiny Bar in Providence ended up closing in September. Here's who's moving in. Read more.
⚓ Diamond Hill Road in Woonsocket was designed to attract big-box stores, but those that were established there imposed covenants — restrictions on property deeds — that would influence the road’s makeup for decades and contribute to the city’s limited access to fresh food. Read more.
⚓ Nearly 60 families bought homes in the first round of Rhode Island's "affordable" homeownership program. Read more.
⚓ A fast-moving dust devil caused quite a stir at a youth soccer game in Warwick on Sunday. Read more.
You can check out all of our coverage at Globe.com/RI
Also in the Globe
⚓ In the Globe's Power Play newsletter, Shirley Leung takes a look at what Joe Kennedy III has been up to. Read more.
⚓ After a surge of affordable housing development in recent years, the money that helps pay for it all is set to dry up amid Boston's broader development slowdown. Read more.
⚓ Chad Tracy is kind of from everywhere, having lived the life of a baseball nomad, a long road that has brought him now to Boston and, finally, to the major leagues. Read more.
⚓ Rhode Map readers, if you want the birthday of a friend or family member to be recognized Friday, send me an email with their first and last name, and their age.
⚓ We could learn about the new buyer of the Providence Place Mall during a 10 a.m. hearing in Judge Brian Stern's courtroom. My colleagues Steph Machado and Alexa Gagosz will be there, and have full coverage at Globe.com/RI.
J. Lee Richmond tossed a perfect game in June 12, 1880, to lead Worcester to a 1-0 victory over Cleveland.
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST Ed Fitzpatrick interviews Governor Dan McKee and Democratic primary challenger Helena Foulkes as their race heats up. Listen to all of our podcasts here.
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