grounder
Example Sentences
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In the bottom of the ninth in Game 7, playing second base with the infield in, Rojas cleanly fielded a grounder and threw out Isiah Kiner-Falefa by inches at home plate to save the game.
From Los Angeles Times
Mike Baumann came on and, after a walk and a wild pitch left men on second and third, retired Christian Bethancourt on a grounder.
From Washington Times
They got only one run out of it, though, when Betts slid in headfirst on Max Muncy’s grounder to first base.
From Washington Times
The Oilers’ star pitcher induced a popout, a grounder to her that she turned into an out at the plate, and a strikeout.
From Los Angeles Times
Harper has played mostly right field, but is taking grounders and throwing from first base.
From Washington Times
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