called strike
Example Sentences
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Clarke struck him out on four pitches: a called strike, a swinging strike, a ball Clarke purposely launched high into the stands for laughs, then strike three swinging on a cut fastball.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Yamamoto cruised through the first inning, striking out third baseman Yoan Moncado swinging and getting shortstop Zach Neto to look at a called strike three on a darting sinker.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
With a World Series berth at stake, Harper took a called strike three in the third inning.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023
Noda struck out on consecutive curveballs, and Germán followed with three straight curves to Bride: one for a called strike, the next resulting in a foul ball and the third in a groundout.
From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 2023
Believing this was the program, Newbert whipped over a beautiful straight ball for a called strike.
From Rival Pitchers of Oakdale by Scott, Morgan
