pinch-runner

Example Sentences

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Julio Rodriguez reached on an infield single and pinch runner Tanner Kirwer later came around to score on a wild pitch.

From Seattle Times

He was replaced by pinch runner Aledmys Díaz with the Astros leading 7-3.

From Seattle Times

Moore will be the backup outfielder late in games and the pinch runner in certain situations.

From Seattle Times

Stevenson also contributed to the Nationals’ title run in 2019, scoring as a pinch runner on Juan Soto’s go-ahead single in the eighth inning of the National League wild-card game.

From Washington Post

After Jose Siri entered the game as a pinch runner for Díaz, Matzek struck out pinch-hitter Jason Castro and got José Altuve to foul out.

From Washington Post