pinch-hit

Example Sentences

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If Scott had thrown a scoreless inning and sent the game into the 10th, Roberts planned to have Ohtani pinch hit for Miguel Rojas, the third batter due up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But when his next turn at the plate came, Josh Rojas pinch hit for him.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Current Mariner Mitch Garver was on the Twins roster for that game and pinch hit.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

He felt like Edman would be the perfect choice to pinch hit with the contest on the line.

From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Affidavit, allegro, lee shore, and pinch hit are "technical," while vamp, savvy, bum hunch, and skiddoo are "slang."

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