changeup
noun
change·up
ˈchānj-ˌəp 
: a slow pitch in baseball thrown with the same motion as a fastball in order to deceive the batter
Examples of changeup in a Sentence
The batter struck out on a changeup.
Recent Examples on the Web
The southpaw, who is awaiting the birth of his first child, mixed a 97 mph fastball, a changeup that sat in the mid-80s, and a slow curve to keep the Phillies off balance.
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
As a result, Wacha utilized his changeup and four-seam fastball to navigate the lineup.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
As a result, Wacha utilized his changeup and four-seam fastball to navigate the lineup.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for changeup
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“Changeup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeup. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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