called strike

Example Sentences

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There was no question about the next pitch, an 87-mph slider for a called strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 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

Ellis lined to Cairns in right; Treadwell fouled two balls and had a called strike, and was out; McKnight hit a low fly over short, then Bud Wiler sent one between Spears and Mullaney.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane