called strike

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The milestone came in the sixth inning on his 100th pitch of the night, a 1-and-2 slider to the Chicago White Sox’ Vinny Capra for a called strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

He started No. 9 hitter Leody Tavares with a called strike but then walked him on four straight fastballs, the first high and the next three outside.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Jansen started him out with a ball, then a called strike, then another ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023

But he came back to strike out pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh, got pinch-hitter Mike Ford to pop out to first and froze Jose Caballero for a called strike three to end the inning.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023

Believing this was the program, Newbert whipped over a beautiful straight ball for a called strike.

From Rival Pitchers of Oakdale by Scott, Morgan