pinch hitter
Example Sentences
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He celebrated his 28th birthday on Friday by entering in the seventh inning as a pinch hitter and banging a game-tying single on his first-ever postseason swing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2025
And in true fashion, Angels World Series MVP Troy Glaus made a surprise cameo as a pinch hitter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2025
The Astros’ Josh Hader struck out pinch hitter Ryan Bliss and then Mitch Haniger to escape.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2024
In his only plate appearance, he grounded out as a pinch hitter for Evan Longoria in the eighth inning of 4-2 win over the Brewers that completed a three-game sweep.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
If it weren’t for my speller, I’d have to use replacement or stand-in or pinch hitter instead.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
