fastball
Example Sentences
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His fastball velocity ticked up, averaging better than 93 mph.
From Los Angeles Times
Her 15th and final strikeout, on a high fastball that drew a whiff, sealed a 5-4 win.
From Washington Post
“I’m trying to stay middle-away, and that’s helped me a lot. In doing so, I just react to the fastball, and in the same way I react to the breaking pitch wherever it’s pitched.”
From Washington Post
That improved Marsh’s timing and helped him get around on the fastballs he was often late on.
From Los Angeles Times
Sure, he sprayed some fastballs, putting him behind in counts he could have commanded with, well, better command.
From Washington Post
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