called strike

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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

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

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

But unlike games in the Double-A Texas League, the get-me-over first pitch wasn’t watched for a called strike.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 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)