hit-and-run play
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They summoned sporadic baserunners, including in the seventh inning, when Simmons singled and took off running on a hit-and-run play.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2016
But just when it appeared Pittsburgh would extend its scoreless streak, Eaton drew a two-out walk and Cabrera followed with a double down the left-field line on a hit-and-run play.
From Washington Times • Jun. 18, 2015
Mike Trout flied out to right field on a hit-and-run play and Erick Aybar raced back to first.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2013
It finally caught up with him in the seventh after Alcides Escobar executed a hit-and-run play perfectly to move Mike Moustakas to third base.
From Chicago Tribune • Aug. 18, 2012
The ideal hit-and-run play ends with an inside-out swing grounding a single through the defensive hole created by the infielder covering second base.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2012
