sweeper

Example Sentences

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He mixed in more sweepers than usual, too, trying to negate the Blue Jays’ potent lineup with a steady dose of spin.

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Remember what it was like to see him overpower the Brewers with his fastball and sweeper when questions start about him being too old to withstand the workload of a two-way player.

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His sweeper and cutter were keeping the Brewers off balance.

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After stranding runners on the corners in a shaky first, the left-hander locked in and made the Dodgers look silly with a barrage of sweepers and changeups that dipped below the zone.

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He snapped off his trademark sweeper to fan Matt Chapman and retire the side.

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