pinch-runner

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Their best chance was in the second inning when a pinch runner tried to score from second on a ground ball off the glove of first baseman Trevor Sostman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024

After Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh singled with two outs and the bases empty, he was promptly replaced by Julio Rodriguez as a pinch runner.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

The Pirates then had freshman Jason Janesko come on as a pinch runner.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

But the win wasn’t secure until Michael Robertson, who entered in the top of the ninth as a pinch runner, caught Brayden Taylor’s deep fly against the center-field wall to end the game.

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Kennedy’s Santiago Torres throws out pinch runner at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023