pitch into

verb

1. to assail physically or verbally

2. to get on with doing (something)

Idioms and Phrases

Attack, assault, either physically or verbally. For example, Aunt Sally pitched into Uncle Rob when he forgot to go to the bank. [Colloquial; first half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

Yamamoto crossed the sixth-inning threshold once in four postseason starts last year, as he pitched into the seventh inning against the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

In theory, having the extra man makes getting up the pitch into dangerous areas easier.

From BBC

Clayton Kershaw pitches into the sixth inning to win his fourth game in August and help the Dodgers salvage a split as they head to San Diego for another NL West showdown with the Padres.

From Los Angeles Times

Clayton Kershaw pitches into the sixth inning to win his fourth game in August and help the Dodgers salvage a split as they head to San Diego for another NL West showdown with the Padres.

From Los Angeles Times

Having thrown only 23 pitches at that point, Ohtani got the green light to pitch into the third inning for the first time this year.

From Los Angeles Times

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