fastball

Example Sentences

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Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox’s Trevor Story with a 94-mph fastball, after surrendering back-to-back home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Did it seem like something had come off your fastball?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He touched 92 mph with his fastball and has been improving each week, getting better command and walking fewer batters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Angels pitching coach Mike Maddux prompted Soriano to reduce sinker usage to 30% and increase four-seam fastball usage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

First girl up to bat gets struck out: she hits Cala’s fastball, but it’s a foul, and the two Quickfire changeups that come at her back to back are both swings and misses.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone