runners

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In the sixth inning, Kyle Hurt stranded two runners on base to complete a scoreless inning and lower his earned-run average to 0.90.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

In each video, runners dart around church staff and race up staircases, seeing how far they can get before someone asks them to leave or threatens to call the police.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The first of the runners are expected to cross the finish line shortly after 11:00.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

As well as solo runners there are plenty of relay race competitors, with many costumes on display.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Max and I lean farther over the barrier and wave at the runners approaching, their knees and elbows pumping like the parts of an engine.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi