Japan's First Female Pro Throws Strikeout in Debut

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Eri Yoshida, a 17-year-old who throws a sidearm knuckleball, took the mound in the ninth inning of Kobe 9 Cruise's 5-0 win over the Osaka Gold Villicanes in the newly formed Kansai Independent League.

The five-foot, 114-pound Yoshida is hoping to stick with the men's team. Friday's performance was far from conclusive, but at least she has the first strikeout of her career.

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Japan's First Female Pro Throws Strikeout in Debut

OSAKA, Japan -- Japan's first female professional baseball player made h...

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