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 Lindor loaded the bases, Mark Vientos worked a nine-pitch at-bat that ended with a grand slam.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 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

Lopez issued an intentional walk to All-Star shortstop Corey Seager before Adolis Garcia, another All-Star, struck out and Nathaniel Lowe hit an inning-ending flyball.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023