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sinker

[sing-ker] / ˈsɪŋ kər /
NOUN
doughnut
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Then in the fifth, he threw a sinker down the middle to left-handed hitter Michael Busch, who drove it out for a solo homer.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

In a 1-1 count, Phillips threw a sinker on the inside edge of the strike zone, and Taylor lifted it into the left-field stands for a go-ahead three-run homer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Suddenly, hitters have to be prepared for Soriano’s high heat almost as often as his sinker.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

Not wanting to overload Soriano, the Angels had him focus on his sinker and curveball, his two best pitches.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

He barked and returned To my father, who Returned to the car: The fish would have Nothing of hook and sinker.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto




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