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struck out



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The day after graduating from high school, she struck out for the country music capital Nashville.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Thirteen years ago, on the final Sunday in September, Skip Schumaker struck out.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

He has posted a 3.10 ERA and struck out 11 batters per nine innings since being drafted in the 10th round in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

At Thousand Oaks High, where his dad was head coach, Jacob struck out a mere five times in 343 plate appearances.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The Red Sox had won, but the big story was John McNab, who struck out sixteen batters to set a new Two Mills L.L. record.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli



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