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 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. (Kyodo)

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. (Kyodo)

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. (Kyodo)