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a pitcher who has given up a lot of long balls
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Dylan Chambost’s long ball-ahead was mishandled by defender Olwethu Makhanya.
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Sam Smith did brilliantly to control a long ball under pressure from Michal Helik and then lay it off to his strike partner.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Suzuki’s long ball was part of a three-run seventh, which helped give the Cubs a five-run cushion.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Wagaman homered in the seventh inning for the Marlins — his first long ball since June 17.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Sam Smith did brilliantly to control a long ball under pressure from Michal Helik and then lay it off to his strike partner.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Suzuki’s long ball was part of a three-run seventh, which helped give the Cubs a five-run cushion.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Wagaman homered in the seventh inning for the Marlins — his first long ball since June 17.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Long ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20ball. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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