The pitching robot throws a plastic foam ball at 25 miles per hour, but Ishikawa is hoping to increase the speed to 93 mph and make it able to throw off-speed pitches like curves and sliders.

投球机器人投出泡沫塑料球的速度可达25英里/小时，但石川更希望将速度提高至93英里/小时，使其可以发出低于常速的投球，如曲线球和滑球。

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Cyclists jump on and off pavements and ride at speed along the pavements.

骑自行车的人在人行道上跳上跳下，并且沿着人行道高速行驶。

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An aeroplane has to reach a certain speed before there is enough lift to get it off the ground.

飞机得在达到一定的速度以后，才能有足够的提升力从地面起飞。

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Collins said he made the decision because Baxter was better at facing an off-speed pitcher like Feldman.

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"He's done a nice job over his starts of throwing strikes and commanding his off-speed pitches, " Redmond said.

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Mets manager Terry Collins said he made the decision because Baxter was better at facing an off-speed pitcher like Feldman.

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