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 Norwegian star who once he sucked at chipping holed a brutally tough pitch off a tight lie on the fringe and over a ridge at the first hole.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
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
That’s a tough pitch to a public that has seen tech’s harmful effects over the last decade, including social media misinformation and autonomous vehicle crashes.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
“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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