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fastball

[fast-bawl, fahst-] / ˈfæstˌbɔl, ˈfɑst- /


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He gave up a pair of singles, but his fastball had a little extra life in the short stint, averaging 98.7 mph and topping out at 101.7.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Glasnow issued a leadoff walk before Graham Pauley hit a fastball for a two-run homer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

After a delay for a PitchCom malfunction, Skubal gave up a leadoff double to Detroit’s Gleyber Torres on a fastball down the middle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

The pitcher better known as “Tugboat” is a 250-pound left-hander with a 90 mph fastball, an unremarkable slider and not much else to speak of.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

His fastball would come down and in on the inside coiner.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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