pitcher

Example Sentences

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But Sheehan pitched well enough, against a very good opponent and a very good opposing pitcher, for the Dodgers to consider this progress.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The Dodgers place starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list, but the team is planning to activate Blake Snell and Mookie Betts in the days ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Framber Valdez was having a rough night, but the Detroit Tigers pitcher insists he didn’t take his frustrations out on Boston Red Sox batter Trevor Story.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Take Quinn Priester, a right-handed pitcher who had a 6.23 ERA in his first 21 MLB appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Once outside, Ophie filled the pitcher and returned to Mama’s room.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland