called strike
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There was no question about the next pitch, an 87-mph slider for a called strike.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
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
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
Noda struck out on consecutive curveballs, and Germán followed with three straight curves to Bride: one for a called strike, the next resulting in a foul ball and the third in a groundout.
From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 2023
Ellis lined to Cairns in right; Treadwell fouled two balls and had a called strike, and was out; McKnight hit a low fly over short, then Bud Wiler sent one between Spears and Mullaney.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane
