called strike
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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
With a World Series berth at stake, Harper took a called strike three in the third inning.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023
It called strike authorizations a “common bargaining pressure tactic” and said the union announcement did not reflect any breakdown in bargaining, rejecting allegations that it had not bargained in good faith as “unfounded and counterproductive.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023
Kapler was ejected by home plate umpire Chad Whitson for arguing a called strike on a high pitch to the outside corner against rookie outfielder Wade Meckler.
From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023
Burt never moved a muscle and the umpire called strike.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane
