pinch-runner

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Their best chance was in the second inning when a pinch runner tried to score from second on a ground ball off the glove of first baseman Trevor Sostman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024

The Pirates then had freshman Jason Janesko come on as a pinch runner.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

Matt Olson was lifted for a pinch runner in the third inning after getting an RBI single in the first and walking in the third.

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023

After a Dylan Moore walk, Crawford delivered a bases-loaded, opposite-field single with one out, driving in Canzone and pinch runner Jose Caballero to give the M’s a 5-4 lead.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Kennedy’s Santiago Torres throws out pinch runner at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023