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Breaking curveball an illusion, scientists say

WASHINGTON — When those curveballs from playoff pitchers like Phillies ace Roy Halladay near the plate, their sudden drop may be a mirage, scientists say.

It doesn’t really matter, though, because most people still can’t hit them.

That movement is called a “break,” when the ball suddenly seems....

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