Spring Training 2021: Cubs Top Rockies As Beth Mowins Becomes First Woman To Call Play-By-Play For A Cubs Game

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MESA, Ariz. (CBS) -- It was a historic day Saturday on the Cubs' television broadcast for their Cactus League game.

Veteran announcer Beth Mowins became the first woman ever to do play-by-play for a Cubs game.

Mowins first called an NFL game in 2017 - and has been the longtime voice of the College Softball World Series.

She is scheduled to call a few regular-season games this season filling-in for Jon Sciambi.

The Cubs took on the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Jake Marisinick added a home run.

The Cubs won 4-2.