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bunt

[buhnt] / bʌnt /
VERB
hit half-heartedly
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Then a bunt led to a second run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Ozzie Albies’ bunt single loaded the bases and after Matt Olson struck out, Dubon scored from third on Austin Riley’s fielder’s choice to shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

A normally fielded bunt by Bryson Stott would have moved Nick Castellanos to third and put him in perfect position to tie the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

It feels like a gift, and there’s always a risk the bunt isn’t executed correctly, another reason the nerds despise it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Artis tried to lay down a bunt, but they nailed him at first.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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