In the late 1920s, the New York Yankees were one of baseball’s most feared teams. The first six batters in their lineup, which included Babe Ruth batting third and Lou Gehrig hitting clean-up, became known as "Murderers’ Row." The Yankees were still a formidable force in 1931, and Ruth and Gehrig were still swinging for the fences. In April of that year, however, the sluggers apparently met their match. In an exhibition game against the minor-league Chattanooga Lookouts, Ruth faced relief pitcher Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old left-hander. She was one of the few women with a baseball contract. The Bambino struck out on four of Mitchell's pitches. Gehrig whiffed, too, swinging and missing three straight pitches.
Don't hurt yourself, little lady: