base on balls
Example Sentences
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Robert Stephenson brought home another run with the fifth base on balls of the inning to make it 5-1.
From Seattle Times
It is the most walks the Pirates have drawn in an inning since also coaxing six bases on balls in 1976 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
From Seattle Times
He has a historic aversion to bases on balls.
From New York Times
Pitchers and catchers reported Wednesday for spring training, and a big goal will be to reduce bases on balls, although the Marlins prefer not to say it that way.
From Seattle Times
In four appearances the kid with the blazing fast ball, big curve and sinker gave up only eight hits, one run and a base on balls in 12 2/3 innings.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
