Ayami Sato made history as the first woman to play in a professional men's baseball league in Canada, debuting with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Intercounty Baseball League. Despite the team's loss against the Kitchener Panthers, Sato's performance included striking out one batter and not allowing any runs in her first two innings. Her presence is anticipated to inspire young girls to participate in baseball, celebrating the idea that the sport is open to everyone, irrespective of gender. Sato's transition to Canada from Japan highlights her successful career and commitment to breaking barriers in sports.
"Baseball is the kind of sport that anyone can play regardless of their age, gender. So by playing more with this team, I wanna make sure everyone's more encouraged to play baseball and enjoy it."
"When I was on the mound and just looking at all the crowds, the big crowds cheering, that was a very memorable memory for me."
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