fastball
Example Sentences
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“It’s what allows him to use his fastball in an age where guys would love to see a fastball.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
A 2021 study from the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine, however, showed that decreases in fastball velocity are an extremely common precursor of elbow problems that result in Tommy John surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Then he jumped all over a 100-mph fastball, launching it into the right-field stands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is experiencing a precipitous drop in fastball velocity and has struggled over his past 10 starts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
At the start of the first inning, Johnny had his fastball too, but he hit the first batter and walked the second.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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