called strike
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of called strike
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
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With a World Series berth at stake, Harper took a called strike three in the third inning.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
Jansen started him out with a ball, then a called strike, then another ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
It called strike authorizations a “common bargaining pressure tactic” and said the union announcement did not reflect any breakdown in bargaining, rejecting allegations that it had not bargained in good faith as “unfounded and counterproductive.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
Kapler was ejected by home plate umpire Chad Whitson for arguing a called strike on a high pitch to the outside corner against rookie outfielder Wade Meckler.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 18, 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 H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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