underpitch (Meaning)
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underpitch (v. t.)
To fill underneath; to stuff.
Synonyms & Antonyms of underpitch
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underpitch Sentence Examples
- The pitcher's underpitch sailed harmlessly over the plate, granting the batter an easy walk.
- The catcher signaled for an underpitch to catch the batter off balance and induce a groundout.
- The umpire called an underpitch, prompting an argument from the team and coach.
- The manager was dissatisfied with the pitcher's frequent underpitches, as they were proving costly.
- The underpitch was a strategic move to avoid the batter's hot zone and force him to hit a weak grounder.
- The underpitch helped the pitcher escape a jam, as the batter fouled it off for a strike.
- The left-handed batter was vulnerable to underpitches, as they tended to break away from him.
- The opposing team's analysis had revealed that the pitcher was particularly susceptible to underpitches.
- Despite the underpitches, the pitcher managed to keep the game close, but ultimately lost due to a lack of run support.
- The underpitch was a rare occurrence in modern baseball, as pitchers increasingly rely on fastballs and breaking pitches.
FAQs About the word underpitch
To fill underneath; to stuff.
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The pitcher's underpitch sailed harmlessly over the plate, granting the batter an easy walk.
The catcher signaled for an underpitch to catch the batter off balance and induce a groundout.
The umpire called an underpitch, prompting an argument from the team and coach.
The manager was dissatisfied with the pitcher's frequent underpitches, as they were proving costly.
