fastball

Example Sentences

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If Gore went back to his fastball to even the count, he risked Rutschman stalking it with a big swing.

From Washington Post

The 24-year-old right-hander was dominant in his lone Triple-A outing last Friday, pitching five scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts and averaging 100 mph with his fastball.

From Washington Times

He also can pitch, with a fastball that approaches 90 mph.

From Los Angeles Times

He located fastballs to the top and the bottom of the zone, compensating for his long-ago decreased velocity with an unwavering ability to dial in his command.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mariners got a bit of a scare when Suarez took a 91-mph fastball off the point of his elbow and crumpled to the ground in pain.

From Seattle Times