sinker

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In the sixth, Teoscar Hernández tacked on two more runs with an opposite-field home run after an errant sinker from Kochanowicz.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 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

Yamamoto cruised through the first inning, striking out third baseman Yoan Moncado swinging and getting shortstop Zach Neto to look at a called strike three on a darting sinker.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

These rulings have adopted Scalia’s historical account hook, line, and sinker.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2025

The new prisoners nodded, buying it hook, line, and sinker.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz