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
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
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
I signal for a fastball, straight up the middle.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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