ATLANTA (AP) \u2014 Michael Harris II hit a 3-run homer, rookie Hurston Waldrep threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-1 Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader that featured some Major League Baseball history.<\/p>\n
Jen Pawol became the first female umpire in a Major League game<\/a>, working first base. She is scheduled to be at third base in the second game of the doubleheader and behind home plate in the series finale Sunday.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Waldrep (2-0), in just his second start this season, allowed four hits, one walk and one run. He struck out six. He has given up two runs in 11 2\/3 innings in his two starts.<\/p>\n Harris was 2 for 4 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored. His three-run home run in the seventh inning was his 11th.<\/p>\n Drake Baldwin was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Ozzie Albies and Eli White had RBIs in the second inning that gave the Braves a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n Rookie Ryan Gusto (7-5) gave up three runs in six innings in his Marlins debut. He was acquired from the Astros on July 31. Xavier Edwards knocked in the lone Marlins run with a single in the sixth inning.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Key moment<\/p>\n Braves left fielder Jurickson Profar robbed Agust\u00edn Ram\u00edrez of a home run in the fourth inning with a leaping catch<\/a>, reaching over the wall in front of the Marlins’ bullpen. Waldrep put both hands on his head when he realized Profar made the catch.<\/p>\n Key stat<\/p>\n The Marlins started six rookies in the batting order, plus a rookie starting pitcher in Gusto.<\/p>\n Up next<\/p>\n For the second game of the split doubleheader, Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara (6-10, 6.44) will face Braves newcomer Erick Fedde (3-12, 5.32). The right-hander will be making his third start for Atlanta since being acquired from the Cardinals.<\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n