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
  • Cooper has at least eight sacks in each of the previous three seasons and 4 1/2 career sacks against the Chiefs.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • October has also brought growing nationwide unrest over the cost of living and other issues, which has at times escalated into violent and costly rioting.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Phrase
  • Rather than accept his acclaim, a boozy Lee gets on stage and immediately tears into the crowd for being sellouts.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Phrase
  • 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
Phrase
  • For anyone carrying fresh grief, the holidays can turn a familiar carol or a string of lights into a sharp reminder of someone missing from the room.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Pitches into.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches%20into. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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