Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip, Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.

VOA: special.2011.04.04

He stood farther away from the pitcher than most players, and used a heavier bat than most players.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

The pitcher of one team throws the ball to a batter from the other team.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

The team is a tough match for the pitcher.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

President Barack Obama, a White Sox fan, who chatted with the pitcher in the clubhouse of the All Star game last week before throwing out the first pitch, is left handed like Buehrle.

VOA: standard.2009.07.24

Tragedy also marked the past year in U.S.sports,as 22-year-old Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart died in a car crash April 9, just hours after he threw six scoreless innings against the Oakland A's.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24