bunt
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The next inning, Wrobleski fielded a sacrifice bunt from Ryan Waldschmidt, but his throw to first was high and wide, allowing a run to score and putting Waldschmidt into scoring position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
He got Julien to pop out on a sacrifice bunt attempt and then started a double play himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Jo Adell hit a one-out single then moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Donovan Walton.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
They deployed strategies like the sacrifice bunt and stolen base with remarkable frequency despite lacking real evidence to justify such usage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Even in this heat, I was pretty sure I could beat out a bunt and make it home.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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