Slurve

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A pitch in which the pitcher throws a slider as if they were throwing a curve ball.

    "Of the 90 pitches he threw, Igawa, who relies on a slurve, fastball and changeup, never unleashed one that traveled faster than 91 miles per hour."

Example

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"Of the 90 pitches he threw, Igawa, who relies on a slurve, fastball and changeup, never unleashed one that traveled faster than 91 miles per hour."

Etymology

Blend of slider + curve.

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