Japanese female pitcher 'debuts' in Major League Baseball

Japanese female pitcher 'debuts' in Major League Baseball

SEATTLE, United States - Ayumi Kataoka (R), a pitcher of Japanese independent baseball league club Ibaraki Golden Golds, is photographed with Seattle Mariners star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 6. Kataoka threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game. (Kyodo)

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