Factors like the tighter wound ball, smaller ballparks, the expansion of the league, uniformed strike zones, and state of the art weight training all contributed to the rise in runs per game.

比如绕环投球法，球场变小，联盟扩大，规范了好球区，重量训练的状态这些因素都使得每场比赛拿到了比以前更多的分。

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Wayne Rooney's new strike partner took his time to get into the match and there were moments in the first half when the ball would bounce back off his knee and his passing could be erratic.

鲁尼的锋线新搭档在这场比赛中充分展示了自己的能力，即使上半场有时球蹦蹦跳跳到他的膝盖时，他的传球会很诡异。

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Tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards.

弹子球或台球中用来撞击母球的尖细的杆子。

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Moments later, Pratley took an inswinging corner and Sinclair was given the time and space to strike the ball narrowly wide from 20 yards.

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Between them they strike the ball with ferocity and vigour - and again, with each being a year older, Levein's insightful coaching will have improved all three.

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But Cardiff made the game safe with a third goal on 73 minutes, Joe Ledley's pass across the left channel allowing Parry to strike the ball through Evans' legs into the net.

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