hit for

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If Scott had thrown a scoreless inning and sent the game into the 10th, Roberts planned to have Ohtani pinch hit for Miguel Rojas, the third batter due up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Ecclestone was hit for 11 in her first over but her third, on the back of Dean's, cost only one.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Shares of Marsh and other insurance brokers have been hit for two reasons: a potential AI threat to brokerage and consulting services, and a more competitive P&C pricing environment, which is dampening revenue growth.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Coming after three unsuccessful early collaborations, “Brigadoon” was the first major breakthrough hit for Lerner and Loewe, acting as the turning point that established them as premier theater creators.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

You figure out what you got hit for and don’t do it again if you figured correctly.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston