\ ˈslō-ˌpich
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Definition of slow-pitch
: softball which is played with 10 players on each side and in which each pitch must have an arc 3 to 10 feet high and base stealing is not allowed — compare fast-pitch
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“Slow-pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slow-pitch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of slow-pitch was in 1934
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