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
He said after the game it’s not unusual to question a close called strike.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 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
Miami’s Jorge Soler and manager Skip Schumaker both were ejected in the eighth inning by plate umpire Bill Miller after Soler took called strike three and protested.
From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2023
The first ball that Prescott put over the plate was a called strike.
From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
