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a pitcher who has given up a lot of long balls
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Although Dewsbury-Hall’s long ball forward did not give striker Thierno Barry a chance to compete in the air, the midfielder regained possession from Luke Shaw’s clearance.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The long ball, in particular, has betrayed him.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Fernsler gave up three runs off three hits with one strikeout in two innings of work, with the Bruins using the long ball to attack the young pitcher.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
No one was hitting Riojas on Friday night and things were made even easier with five of the eight runs coming via the long ball.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The long ball, in particular, has betrayed him.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Fernsler gave up three runs off three hits with one strikeout in two innings of work, with the Bruins using the long ball to attack the young pitcher.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
No one was hitting Riojas on Friday night and things were made even easier with five of the eight runs coming via the long ball.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Long ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20ball. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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