pitching
Americannoun
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the act of revetting or paving with small stones.
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stones so used.
Etymology
Origin of pitching
Example Sentences
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Senior Jayden Rojas of Bell unleashed his best pitching performance of the season on Friday, giving up one hit and no walks while striking out 14 in a 1-0 win over Roosevelt.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Justin Wrobleski has the best outing of his career, pitching eight shutout innings, and Andy Pages homers as Dodgers beat the Mets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
In December, the Colorado Rockies hired Alon Leichman away from the Marlins to serve as their pitching coach—and call pitches from the dugout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“With the pitching market in this world, Julio could play in a minute. But I think it’s about him deciding if it’s something he wants to go do right now.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
My feet slip in the sloping gravel—it’s like running in sand, and I overcompensate by pitching forward.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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