Famale knuckleballer takes 2nd loss

Famale knuckleballer takes 2nd loss

CHICO, United States - Eri Yoshida from Japan (C) high-fives a teammate in the dugout of a ballpark in Chico, California, on July 23, 2010. Yoshida, who started against the Orange County Flyers, suffered her second loss, giving up six runs in 3-1/3 innings.

'Knuckle Princess' starts 2nd game

'Knuckle Princess' starts 2nd game

CHICO, United States - Eri Yoshida, a knuckleball pitcher from Japan with the U.S. independent league club Chico Outlaws, speaks to reporters in Chico, California, on June 12, 2010. She contributed to the team's victory over the Yuma Scorpions 8-4 as the starter, giving up two runs and four hits in four innings.

Knuckleballer Yoshida debuts in U.S.

Knuckleballer Yoshida debuts in U.S.

CHICO, California - Japanese knuckleballer Eri Yoshida with the U.S. independent league club Chico Outlaws chats with a coach in the dugout during a game against the Tijuana Cimarrones in Chico, California, on May 29, 2010. The female starter allowed four runs and five hits in three innings in the club's 8-6 victory.

Knuckleballer Yoshida debuts in U.S.

Knuckleballer Yoshida debuts in U.S.

CHICO, California - Japanese female pitcher Eri Yoshida with the U.S. independent league club Chico Outlaws reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Tijuana Cimarrones during a game in Chico, California, on May 29, 2010. The female starter allowed four runs and five hits in three innings in the club's 8-6 victory.

Knuckleballer Yoshida debuts in U.S.

Knuckleballer Yoshida debuts in U.S.

CHICO, California - Japanese knuckleballer Eri Yoshida with the U.S. independent league club Chico Outlaws pitches against the Tijuana Cimarrones in Chico, California, on May 29, 2010. The female starter allowed four runs and five hits in three innings in the club's 8-6 victory.

Knuckleballer Yoshida introduced by Outlaws

Knuckleballer Yoshida introduced by Outlaws

CHICO, United States - Japanese baseball pitcher Eri Yoshida poses for a photo in her new Chico Outlaws jersey during a news conference on May 7, 2010, in Chico, California. The 18-year-old female knuckleballer was introduced by the Outlaws of the U.S. independent Golden Baseball League as its new member.

Knuckleballer Yoshida introduced by Outlaws

Knuckleballer Yoshida introduced by Outlaws

CHICO, United States - Japanese baseball pitcher Eri Yoshida speaks during a news conference in Chico, California, on May 7, 2010. The 18-year-old female knuckleballer was introduced by the Chico Outlaws of the U.S. independent Golden Baseball League as its new member.