'Knuckle Princess' Yoshida reflects on season

CHICO, Calif. (Kyodo) Chico Outlaws knuckleballer Eri Yoshida, saw her season draw to a close after the conclusion of the 2010 schedule on Thursday.
The 18-year-old Yoshida, who became the first Japanese woman to play for a professional men's baseball team while playing in the U.S. independent Golden Baseball League this season, skipped her scheduled mound appearance due to discomfort in her right shoulder against the Calgary Vipers but threw a bullpen session prior to the game.

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