called strike
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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 said after the game it’s not unusual to question a close called strike.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 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
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
Burt never moved a muscle and the umpire called strike.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane
