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What does it mean when a pitcher "strikes out on the side"? Is it the same as striking out the side?
Candy,
I haven't heard the term used that way before. Striking out the side is getting strike outs of three batters to get their three outs for the inning.
I think maybe someone was using the strike out the side term incorrectly.
Hope this helps!
Brian
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