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Recent Examples of pitches in
Gaddis threw 39 pitches in Games 1 and 2, and the Tigers pounced on him in Game 3.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Glasnow and Ray combined to throw 110 pitches in the first three innings, only 54 strikes.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Most relievers get maybe 15 to 20 pitches in the bullpen before coming into the game.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Soroka threw 34 pitches in two innings of live batting practice Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
The Washington Nationals just threw 77 pitches in the bottom of the 3rd inning.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Glasnow and Ray combined to throw 110 pitches in the first three innings, only 54 strikes.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Most relievers get maybe 15 to 20 pitches in the bullpen before coming into the game.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Soroka threw 34 pitches in two innings of live batting practice Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
The Washington Nationals just threw 77 pitches in the bottom of the 3rd inning.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitches in
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Despite decades of research, there is no firm answer on what contributes to someone having autism.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Philadelphia alone contributes $110 million.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead, after whiffing on Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley and Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, the Pats pushed all their chips in to land him.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Saratoga City Council member is an electrical engineer and computer scientist with an extensive background designing and marketing chips in the semiconductor industry.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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