knocked around

Example Sentences

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Then sophomore Eric Segura, who was pulled in the first inning of his start Friday after getting knocked around by Saint Mary’s, fired three scoreless frames.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

Still, after Davis was knocked around in a three-run fourth and Dreyer was punished for walking the bases loaded in his four-run fifth, the Dodgers needed more from their offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

Sewald is 33 years old now, but recalled his early days in the big leagues with the Mets, where he got knocked around from 2017 to 2020 with a 1-14 record and 5.50 ERA.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Gallen recently pitched a shutout against the Cubs, helping his case, but he was knocked around by the Mets on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

He dragged himself to the kitchenette and knocked around until he came up with a lighter.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen