brushback pitch
US /ˈbrʌʃbæk pɪtʃ/
UK /ˈbrʌʃbæk pɪtʃ/
1.
a baseball pitch thrown intentionally close to a batter's body, usually as a warning or to intimidate them
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The pitcher threw a brushback pitch to keep the batter from crowding the plate.
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It was a clear brushback pitch, sending a message to the opposing team.