breaking ball

• Tipo de lanzamiento en el béisbol que se curva o desvía inesperadamente al acercarse al bateador, como una curva o un slider.

A type of pitch in baseball that curves or drops unexpectedly as it approaches the batter, such as a curveball or slider.

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   A type of pitch in baseball that curves or drops as it approaches the batter, such as a curveball or slider.

   Lanzamiento rompiente

   • The pitcher threw a breaking ball that fooled the batter completely.
   • His best breaking ball is a sharp curveball that drops at the last moment.
   • Hitters often struggle to time a good breaking ball.