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Danielle O'Toole is in hot water.

The pitcher apologized on Monday after members of the Mexican women's softball national team were criticized for keeping their jerseys in Tokyo.

The Mexican boxer Brianda Tamara Cruz Sandoval found the team's uniform in the trash can and criticized the way her countrymen treated them.

"This uniform represents years of hard work, sacrifice and tears. All Mexican athletes desire to wear it with dignity, and today the Mexican softball team sadly threw it all into the trash of the Olympic Village," Cruz Sandoval wrote , Originally in Spanish.

O'Toole-she said she took home the game jersey-apologized to her fans and teammates, saying that she was "responsible" for leaving some clothes in Tokyo.

O'Toole wrote on Instagram: "We should ask more questions, consider donating, and for anything other than letting them do like us, I'm very sorry for that."

She cited the limited space for suitcases and the chaos of the Olympic postal service as reasons for leaving her uniform.

Este uniform represents años de esfuerzos, sacriificios y lágrimas. Todos los deportistas mexicanos anhelamos portarlo dignamente, y hoy tristemente elequipo mexicano de sóftbol lo dejó todo en la basura de las villas olímpicas.@esmerfalconmx @CONADE @COM_Mexicokmq.twitter.com/PPz

"From the bottom of my heart. I tried very hard to pack clothes, toiletries, and items of emotional value into an allowed suitcase," O'Toole said. "However, there was no reason, we could have done more. I'm sorry, and I hope everyone can accept my apology."

Although the uniforms were found in the trash can, O'Toole said that none of the athletes-14 of the team's 15 players were born in the United States-maliciously threw them away.

O'Toole said: "It's heartbreaking to see how many of you are disappointed and hurt by my truly harmless behavior." The hatred and threatening comments are overwhelming."

Many hateful comments focused on O'Toole's decision to bring home her bedding instead of her uniform. The 27-year-old girl thought she could take the bedspread home as a souvenir.

"When we arrived in Tokyo, the double bed was provided with a travel bag. Assuming that we, as athletes, can take them as gifts," O'Toole said. "We don’t know they will be used by the next person in that room. This doesn’t change the fact that we have taken things that shouldn’t belong to us, but I hope you realize that this is because you don’t know that we will give it to the Tokyo organizer It’s done while causing problems."

O'Toole played a full match for Mexico in the bronze medal game in a 3-2 loss to Canada, ending her game with a 0-2 record and 1.24 SR in 17 games. .

"Wearing Mexico on my chest is an honor and privilege," O'Toole said. "I will never abandon anything with malice or disrespect for the country we work hard for. I choose to represent Mexico. I am very grateful to my family for coming to the United States and working hard so that I can have such a life. So I can participate in the Olympics and realize my dream. Before this story spreads, we as a team are receiving love and messages from the heart, and we can feel your enthusiasm.

"The thing I want most in my life is to make sure we bring the medals back to Mexico."

Finally, the University of Arizona graduate from Upland, California announced that she would retire from international competitions and played the last game for Mexico.

"I played the last game for Mexico, and my white jersey has the dirt and tears we left from the last game. It will remain in this state forever," O'Toole said. "I will hang the jersey at home because of our historic achievements. Because I am proud of being a Mexican. I am proud of my legacy. It is an honor to represent Mexico."