By Matt Hladik Rachel Balkovec, the manager of the Tampa Tarpons, the Single-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, made history on Friday. Balkovec, who has been in coaching since 2012 and with the Yankees’ organization since 2019, became the first female manager in professional affiliated baseball history. To make her meaningful debut even more memorable, Balkovec registered a 9-6 win on Opening Night. The aftermath of Balkovec’s historic evening included praise from fans and some of her players, as well as social media shoutouts from Mariners legend Edgar Martinez and multiple media members. …