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Justine Siegal sets MLB milestone

Updated: February 22, 2011, 1:02 AM ET
Associated Press

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Justine Siegal became the first woman to pitch batting practice in a major league spring training camp when she threw to the Cleveland Indians on Monday.

Not only did she pass the test with flying colors, some people became a little envious along the way.

"She made me look bad," said manager Manny Acta, who also throws batting practice to Cleveland's hitters.

Acta played catch with Siegal before she took the mound.

"She was pretty impressive," ...

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