called strike

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The milestone came in the sixth inning on his 100th pitch of the night, a 1-and-2 slider to the Chicago White Sox’ Vinny Capra for a called strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Miami’s Jorge Soler and manager Skip Schumaker both were ejected in the eighth inning by plate umpire Bill Miller after Soler took called strike three and protested.

From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2023

But he came back to strike out pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh, got pinch-hitter Mike Ford to pop out to first and froze Jose Caballero for a called strike three to end the inning.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023

But unlike games in the Double-A Texas League, the get-me-over first pitch wasn’t watched for a called strike.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023

Believing this was the program, Newbert whipped over a beautiful straight ball for a called strike.

From Rival Pitchers of Oakdale by Scott, Morgan