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
He has good life on his low 90’s fastball, and advanced feel for locating his breaking ball and changeup.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024
Marte said he was looking for a good pitch to hit and found it on a breaking ball down the middle.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023
“A three-pitch mix, and the changeup is a swing-and-miss changeup. Our hitters were in between all night. Late on the heater, ahead of the breaking ball and changeup.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2023
