breaking ball
Example Sentences
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Stankiewicz credited Trojans pitching coach Sean Allen for helping Edwards, known for his rising heater, improve his curveball and develop his breaking ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Needing another weapon to complement his fastball and breaking ball, his college pitching coach suggested he attempt to add a splitter to his repertoire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Catcher Logan O’Hoppe struck out looking to end the game on a breaking ball well off the strike zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
Adell crushed a hanging breaking ball for a pinch-hit grand slam.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
A’s manager Mark Kotsay complimented Boyle for attacking the zone and said his breaking ball could be a key finishing pitch.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
