pitches into

phrase

present tense third-person singular of pitch into

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pitches into Alex Lange smoothly handled the seventh, but lefty Aaron Bummer only lasted 20 pitches into the eighth inning and allowed a Josh Bell RBI single to cut the lead to 3-2 before he was replaced by right-hander Nate Pearson. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Once Jadelyn Allchin, a former UCLA standout and Utah’s regular-season leader in hits (26), runs (19) and RBIs (17), launched a two-run homer to right just 11 pitches into Game 2, the Talons never looked back. — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026 San Diego’s manager Craig Stammen and coach Ryan Goins were ejected three pitches into the game after arguing a check-swing call. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitches into
Phrase
  • For Ukraine, this entire episode may seem like yet another bitter, existential betrayal by an American leader who has at times acknowledged a begrudging respect for Kyiv’s bold military tactics.
    — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has at times played a mediator role in the region.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Phrase
  • Scott tears into the Bard’s lines — his Hamlet is terrific — and the spotlight is more on his sense of humor than his pain.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s why A buck tears into a cedar tree trunk, leaving shavings of bark all around its already scarred base.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • Today, Ali Lamu employs artisans who transform old dhow sails into bags, artworks and home décor that’s exported around the world.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • This weekend, the live-action version of the film starring Dwayne Johnson as demigod Maui sails into theaters, with Catherine Laga’aia in the title role.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 July 2026

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“Pitches into.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches%20into. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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