breaking ball
Example Sentences
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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
Dustin May struggles to find consistent command with his breaking ball, and Atlanta’s Austin Riley makes him pay as the Dodgers’ seven-game winning streak ends.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2025
“I’ve been able to land it for strikes the last couple of starts,” Glasnow said of his big breaking ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024
Servais wants Hancock to continue to develop his breaking ball, which they are trying to make more like a slider with more break.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
“I got a breaking ball that he left up a little.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2023
