changeup
noun
change·up
ˈchānj-ˌəp 
: a slow pitch in baseball thrown with the same motion as a fastball in order to deceive the batter
Examples of changeup in a Sentence
The batter struck out on a changeup.
Recent Examples on the Web
Canning ended his night by striking out Donovan on a changeup, his fifth strikeout of the night.
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Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Wacha limited the Mariners to one run with a dynamic pitching arsenal, utilizing his changeup and cutter effectively.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
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Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Wacha limited the Mariners to one run with a dynamic pitching arsenal, utilizing his changeup and cutter effectively.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for changeup
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“Changeup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeup. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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