Strikes out, slangily (4)

I believe the answer is:

fans

(Other definitions for fans that I've seen before include "Devices for creating currents of air" , "Devotees" , "They create currents of air" , "Supporters" , "Admirers" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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