breaking ball

Example Sentences

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Rodriguez jumped on a hanging breaking ball, roping it into left field to score a pair of runners and give the Mariners a 3-0 lead.

From Seattle Times

“He’s been searching to find the right shape of that breaking ball,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Last season, in his return from the surgery, Irvin was successful with a four-seam fastball, breaking ball and change-up, but the sinker was not yet ready for competition.

From Washington Post

On the first one, catcher Jimmy Crooks got crossed up on a breaking ball.

From Washington Post

And you happened to be there with him at the time, and you took the phone and you said, ‘I heard you were struggling with your breaking ball, let me help you.’

From Los Angeles Times