comebacker

Example Sentences

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Ohtani led off the bottom of the first inning with a comebacker.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz was drilled in the left leg with a comebacker in the first inning, but pitched into the fifth until Montgomery pulled the sinkerballer after a walk and double.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2025

Bobby Miller took a comebacker off his head, slowing his ramp-up for the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

Shoulder problems derailed Treinen in 2022 and 2023, and Treinen suffered another setback last March when a Cactus League comebacker drilled him in the right rib cage.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2024

Buehler was also hit in the hip by a comebacker Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024