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The junior effectively mixed his fastball and breaking ball, keeping the Raiders from inching any closer.
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Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Mey showed not just his velocity, but also a nice breaking ball, which was notable because he’s known for throwing hard.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
During his matchup against Adames, Verlander threw a breaking ball down-and-away that Adames laid off.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Ray didn’t throw any curveballs against the A’s, but confirmed that the breaking ball will still be part of the mix.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
Mey showed not just his velocity, but also a nice breaking ball, which was notable because he’s known for throwing hard.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
During his matchup against Adames, Verlander threw a breaking ball down-and-away that Adames laid off.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Ray didn’t throw any curveballs against the A’s, but confirmed that the breaking ball will still be part of the mix.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Breaking ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaking%20ball. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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