fastball
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers’ lineup lit up Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz’s fastball.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
His fastball velocity dropped into the 92-93 mph range in the fourth and fifth inning, and four of his final eight batters reached base.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
The Brewers traded for him in April of last year, had him ditch his four-seam fastball in favor of a cutter and instructed him to emphasize his sinker.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Angels pitching coach Mike Maddux prompted Soriano to reduce sinker usage to 30% and increase four-seam fastball usage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
When we watched him warming up, we saw a good fastball.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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