curveball
Example Sentences
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Not wanting to overload Soriano, the Angels had him focus on his sinker and curveball, his two best pitches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Fans of former baseball star Ichiro Suzuki were thrown a curveball when a statue of him broke as it was being unveiled outside the home of the Seattle Mariners on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Here’s what you’ve already missed, what’s still on the table—and some curveball alternatives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Ohtani used a wide range of his arsenal Friday, landing an especially effective curveball for a called third strike against Heliot Ramos in the fourth inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
His eyes squint; he’s probably nervous about the curveball I’m throwing his way.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
