fastball

Example Sentences

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Nolan Ryan’s fastball, the power of ritual, musical daydreams and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

His fastball, Mr. Brown writes, “demanded a reaction in 400 milliseconds.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Let’s just hope he doesn’t slip on any ballroom banana peels, though, if he can dodge a fastball, he can handle a quickstep!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

His fastball velocity dropped into the 92-93 mph range in the fourth and fifth inning, and four of his final eight batters reached base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

I completely miss one of Cala’s pitches because I mix up the fastball and changeup signals...which gives the Red Devil on third base the perfect opportunity to steal home.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone