Pitches that drop as they near home plate Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

PLATE (noun)
1. (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
2. a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
PLATE (verb)
1. coat with a layer of metal

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