breaking ball

Example Sentences

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His only other hiccup came in the third inning, when he hit Jason Matthews with a stray breaking ball on a full count.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Needing another weapon to complement his fastball and breaking ball, his college pitching coach suggested he attempt to add a splitter to his repertoire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Catcher Logan O’Hoppe struck out looking to end the game on a breaking ball well off the strike zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

A former starter and a lefty with a good breaking ball, which is something worse than kryptonite to Mariners hitters, Heaney pitched 4 1/3 innings allowing five hits not a walk and two strikeouts.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

“I got a breaking ball that he left up a little.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2023