five and fly n.— «But the run prevention problems aren’t caused entirely by the bullpen; when starters aren’t able to go six or seven innings, they make the underbelly of the bullpen pitch with the game on the line. Last season, with a...
five and fly n.— «“We were hoping he’d pitch an inning, but it was five and fly,” Macha said, referring to the U.S. team’s quick win Friday. “There’s a little bit of concern there.”» —“U.S. team gets fresh start in...
slurve n.— «He would like to see Kennedy pitch inside more often than he has been allowed in college and mentioned that Ian tends to “get around his curve a little,” producing what’s known as a “slurve...
elevator pitch n. a very short persuasive speech, usually delivered impromptu. Also elevator speech. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
elevator spiel n.— «The art of the pitch boils down to what we call “the two-minute elevator spiel.” You’re on your way to your office, and you’re riding the elevator. The doors open, and the CEO gets on. As the doors slowly...
good wheels n.pl.— «The abrasive nature of the pitch had brought reverse swing into the equation earlier than usual. You don’t need an action with a perfect coil to bowl reverse swing. Just a decent release and, as they say in the trade...