breaking ball

Example Sentences

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Rodriguez jumped on a hanging breaking ball, roping it into left field to score a pair of runners and give the Mariners a 3-0 lead.

From Seattle Times

“He’s been searching to find the right shape of that breaking ball,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Last season, in his return from the surgery, Irvin was successful with a four-seam fastball, breaking ball and change-up, but the sinker was not yet ready for competition.

From Washington Post

He used his breaking ball to stymie the Pirates for the second time in 11 days, including a two-hitter in a 4-0 win at Pittsburgh on Aug. 11.

From Fox News

In Harper’s case, he almost always throws some kind of breaking ball, teasing his fastball so opponents have to account for it.

From Washington Post