| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SPLITTERS | Fastballs that drop sharply near the plate |
| forkball | pitch thrown with the ball inserted between the index and middle fingers, causing it to dip sharply near home plate |
| sinkers | pitched ball that curves downward sharply as it reaches the plate |
| curveball | A ball that is pitched with a snap of the wrist and a strong downward spin, which causes the ball to drop suddenly and deceptively veer away from home plate |
| curveballs | A ball that is pitched with a snap of the wrist and a strong downward spin, which causes the ball to drop suddenly and deceptively veer away from home plate |
