pitcher

Example Sentences

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USC failed to capitalize on a heroic start from pitcher Andrew Johnson, who gave up seven hits and two earned runs while striking out four and walking two over 7⅔ innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

There has never been a pitcher quite like him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki was red hot in what would tie for his longest outing of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

His tally of 77 pitches at 102 mph or harder is nearly as many as every other pitcher in MLB has thrown this year combined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He finished the remaining oranges and poured the juice into a pitcher.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste