pinch-runner

Example Sentences

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But few players were swifter around the bases, and managers enlisted him as a pinch runner in close, late-innings games.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

After a Dylan Moore walk, Crawford delivered a bases-loaded, opposite-field single with one out, driving in Canzone and pinch runner Jose Caballero to give the M’s a 5-4 lead.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

She jump-started the Sooners when she scored as a pinch runner for Oklahoma’s second run.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023