bunt
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Yamamoto started the seventh inning and faced two batters — the first doubled after an ABS review nullified a strikeout, the second dropped a bunt single — then left after 97 pitches.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Who knew the Dodgers could so deftly field a bunt play?
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025
This sure is a lot of bunt talk for a Sunday!
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
They mainly hate it because over time, teams that sacrifice bunt score less than teams that don’t.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
Genie put one foot forward, holding the shovel as if it were a baseball bat and he was about to attempt the worst bunt in history.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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