wild pitch

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In baseball, a pitch that is thrown so high, low, or wide of the plate that the catcher cannot handle it.

pitchADJECTIVE + NOUN (baseball)

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Examples (10)

  • The catcher missed the ball, resulting in a wild pitch that allowed the runner to advance.
  • During the critical inning, the pitcher threw a wild pitch, costing his team a run.
  • It was a difficult game, marred by several wild pitches from both sides.
  • A wild pitch sent the ball far behind home plate, giving the batter an advantage.
  • The rookie pitcher struggled with control, delivering yet another wild pitch to the backstop.
  • Fans groaned as the umpire signaled a wild pitch, bringing home the tying run.
  • He almost recovered the wild pitch, but the runner was too fast for him.
  • The manager was visibly frustrated by the constant wild pitches from his bullpen.
  • That wild pitch was a game-changer, turning the momentum in favor of the opposing team.
  • Despite the occasional wild pitch, the young pitcher showed moments of brilliance.