called strike

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There was no question about the next pitch, an 87-mph slider for a called strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

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

Noda struck out on consecutive curveballs, and Germán followed with three straight curves to Bride: one for a called strike, the next resulting in a foul ball and the third in a groundout.

From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 2023

The first ball that Prescott put over the plate was a called strike.

From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)