Sentence examples for threw a first from inspiring English sources

Muntari then threw a first punch, Parker retaliated hitting the Milan star and drawing blood in the process.

Gov. Al Smith of New York threw a first pitch to commemorate the opening of the old Yankee Stadium in 1923.

He threw a first-pitch strike to open the game, and followed that pattern throughout.

Marte threw a first-pitch slider, and Howard immediately looked uncomfortable when he checked his swing.

Halama threw a first-pitch ball to the next 10 hitters.

Vick, who was largely immobile because of a hamstring injury, threw a first-quarter interception to Antrel Rolle.

"Hitters dictate what's going to happen," said Trachsel, who threw a first-pitch strike to 20 of 27 hitters.

But as soon as he threw a first-pitch sinker to Shannon Stewart, the Toronto leadoff batter, he relaxed.

A few minutes later, at 7 11 p.m., Pelfrey threw a first-pitch strike to Jody Gerut.

Mussina threw a first-pitch ball to eight of the first nine batters, but allowed no hits.

Of Halladay's 104 pitches, only 25 were balls, and in 28 at-bats, Halladay threw a first-pitch strike 25 times.