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The Knuckleball Princess

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The biggest story in major league baseball this week was the blown call by an umpire in Detroit. But there was another major baseball story in Chico, which hosted the American debut of an 18 year old pitcher from Japan. She's one of just a few women who've ever played professionally.

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