curveball

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But in the outskirts of Boston on Saturday, it could be Steve Clarke who is about to hurl one almighty curveball that even Babe Ruth would struggle to read.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The curveball was that the adviser said he was taking a break from golf, but was seen on the course shortly after.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Opposing batters knew that almost everything Soriano threw would be down in the zone, whether it was a sinker, splitter or curveball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Then left-hander Brennan Bernardino came on in relief and tied up a clearly frustrated Max Muncy with a curveball, striking him out and ending a scoreless inning with Freeman stranded on third.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Still, I knew that Major League pitching needed more than just speed; control and a good curveball had to be there too.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson