pinch-runner
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He drew a walk in the second inning, advanced to second on Tommy Edman’s single and was replaced by pinch-runner Alex Call soon after.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Toronto's Alejandro Kirk was hit by a pitch from reliever Roki Sasaki and replaced by speedy pinch-runner Myles Straw, before Addison Barger's line drive wedged under the wall in left centre field.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
In his first big league plate appearance, Ardell blooped a single to right field, only to see pinch-runner Ken McBride get caught rounding second base to end the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2025
Mitch Haniger led off with a double against Astros former closer Ryan Pressly and was replaced with pinch-runner Jonatan Clase.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2024
Rodriguez, who was given the day off as a physical and mental break, was inserted as a pinch-runner.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
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