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
He started No. 9 hitter Leody Tavares with a called strike but then walked him on four straight fastballs, the first high and the next three outside.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023
It called strike authorizations a “common bargaining pressure tactic” and said the union announcement did not reflect any breakdown in bargaining, rejecting allegations that it had not bargained in good faith as “unfounded and counterproductive.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023
But he came back to strike out pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh, got pinch-hitter Mike Ford to pop out to first and froze Jose Caballero for a called strike three to end the inning.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 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
