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

Arraez was replaced by pinch runner Nick Fortes following his single in the eighth.

From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2023

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023

The Huskies added an insurance run in the seventh when pinch runner Brooklyn Carter stole home, taking advantage of a Louisiana battery that momentarily lost focus.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2023