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Jessica Mendoza becomes first female analyst for an MLB postseason game

Jessica Mendoza became the first woman to work as an analyst during an MLB postseason game on Tuesday night, as part of ESPN's broadcast booth for the Houston Astros and New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game.

She was spot-on too, delivering the type of analysis that has led to a larger role at ESPN this MLB season.

Mendoza, 34, is an Olympic gold medalist in softball and considered one of the best players ever in the game. Softball and baseball aren't exactly the same thing, but Mendoza illustrated an ability to speak just as keenly about baseball during her tenure at ESPN.
Mike Oz