Q. With two out, no one on base and a two-strike count on the batter, the pitcher throws a pitch into the dirt.

Cishek uses his slider liberally in two-strike counts, especially 1-2.

He is especially fond of using his slider in two-strike counts.

Derek Bell fell behind on a two-strike count and missed a thigh-high 2-2 fastball.

He batted as a pinch-hitter with a two-strike count.

Additionally, he has a curveball that is used frequently in two-strike counts, especially against left-handers.

With a two-strike count, Sanders smashed a line drive past Rivera, up the middle, the ball seemingly destined for center field.

This is his favorite pitch to throw in two-strike counts.

Posada, who had already struck out twice, quickly reached a two-strike count before patiently drawing a walk, his 99th of the season.

But Ledee fought back from a two-strike count and ripped a triple off the right-field wall, driving in two runs.