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The milestone came in the sixth inning on his 100th pitch of the night, a 1-and-2 slider to the Chicago White Sox’ Vinny Capra for a called strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

With a World Series berth at stake, Harper took a called strike three in the third inning.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

The next two pitches are a called strike and a foul ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Crawford’s first six pitches were balls before he got an 82 mph slider in for a called strike to Nico Hoerner.

From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Burt never moved a muscle and the umpire called strike.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane