intentional walk

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In the seventh inning Tuesday, the Blue Jays broke the game open by scoring four runs, in an inning that included four singles, a double and an intentional walk.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

After an intentional walk to Ohtani, Betts then provided the knockout blow, crushing a hanging first-pitch slider to left for his 15th home run of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

As for that intentional walk, it was the first in his professional career.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

“It was surprising, but he’s been on a tear,” Raleigh said when asked about Rodriguez’s intentional walk.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Baltimore’s Ryan Mountcastle received an intentional walk in the ninth to extend his career-high run of reaching base to 27 consecutive games.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023