A transgender softball player has sparked calls of unfairness after leading a Minneapolis high school to their first state championship appearance, Outkick reported on Thursday.

Melissa Rothenberger, who is a biological male, dominated the field on Wednesday when Minneapolis suburban Champlin Park High School defeated White Bear Lake High 3-2. Rothenberger had finished the game with two doubles and pitched a complete game without substitution. Champlin Park will now play for the Group 4A championship on Friday for the school’s first chance at a state title.

Champlin Park coach Bryan Woodley praised Rothenberger’s performance telling the Twin Cities Pioneer Press, “She’s always clutch. I think she’s the best center fielder in the state. She’s just a great all-around player.”

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