"Knuckle Princess" Yoshida's Story Chronicled on CBS Evening News
Published on July 16, 2010 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Chico Outlaws News Release
(Chico, CA. July 16th, 2010) Japanese knuckleball sensation Eri Yoshida, 18, had her journey to play professional baseball documented by the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric a few weeks, with the story airing nationally last night.
Reporter John Blackistone conducted an in-depth story on the "Knuckle Princess" and how she has been able to handle all the distractions with becoming the first ever woman to pitch professionally in two countries.
To watch the video, go to http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/15/eveningnews/main6682333.shtml.
The Outlaws host the Victoria Seals in game two of a three game series tonight at Nettleton Stadium in Chico as leftie Demetrius Banks starts for Chico opposite the Seals' Andrew Arreola. Game time is 7:05 pm.
The game can be watched live on line at www.justin.tv.com/chicooutlawsbaseball or at the ballpark on 107.3 FM as Dan Hawkins brings you all the action on the Outlaws Baseball Network.
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