South African Baseball Player Makes Major League History, Adds a Hit

South African Gift Ngoepe became the first person born on the African continent to appear in a Major League Baseball game. He made his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday night.

The 27-year-old infielder also got his first Major League hit when he knocked a single through the infield into center field in the fourth inning. He reached base again with a walk in the sixth inning.

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