sinker
Example Sentences
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And to finish off the at-bat, he located a sinker at the bottom of the zone for a called strike three.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
He started integrating his sinker more consistently in late April, especially against left-handed hitters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
On his first at-bat in the third, Rushing drove a first-pitch sinker to right field for a double.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Angels pitching coach Mike Maddux prompted Soriano to reduce sinker usage to 30% and increase four-seam fastball usage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
All four guards snapped to attention at my words and took off at a full sprint toward my house, yelling commands into their communicators as they took my story hook, line, and sinker.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
