called strike

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He said after the game it’s not unusual to question a close called strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

Kapler was ejected by home plate umpire Chad Whitson for arguing a called strike on a high pitch to the outside corner against rookie outfielder Wade Meckler.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 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

The first ball that Prescott put over the plate was a called strike.

From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)