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bunt

[buhnt] / bʌnt /
VERB
hit half-heartedly
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With runners on first and third, Alex Freeland laid down a bunt to Rasmussen.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

After a five-hit inning, Ohtani escaped on a bunt attempt that went to Tommy Edman — playing third base in his return from the injured list — who threw to first for the third out.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 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

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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