breaking ball
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His only other hiccup came in the third inning, when he hit Jason Matthews with a stray breaking ball on a full count.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 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
“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
Adell crushed a hanging breaking ball for a pinch-hit grand slam.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
“The breaking ball was pretty good tonight, and he threw some pretty good change-ups, some swing-and-miss change-ups,” Kotsay said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2023
