tough pitch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tough pitch
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Earlier Bavuma played a defiant knock to keep South Africa in the hunt after they resumed on 93-7 on a tough pitch with inconsistent bounce.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
The girls reacted really well to that and we played really well with the bat in the first half on a tough pitch.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2023
After a tough par save from right of the 11th green, he added two birdies from 12 feet on the par-3 12th and a tough pitch from well right on the par-5 13th.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2022
Denard Span made it 3-1 when he smacked an R.B.I. single on a tough pitch that was low and outside.
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2016
“It was a tough pitch to try to get down. I guess I’ll try to practice a little more,” said Leake, one of the game’s best hitting pitchers.
From Washington Times • Apr. 18, 2016
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