pinch hit for
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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
He was replaced on the mound by Tyler Anderson and Nolan Schanuel came in to pinch hit for him.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023
It was the first pinch hit for Julien, who was told he was pinch-hitting but didn’t realize it was leading off the inning.
From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023
The 33-year-old, who played 1,154 games in the minors, pinch hit for five-time All-Star McCutchen in the eighth inning with the Pirates ahead by seven runs.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023
"Well, put a watch mark on your arm, sailor, and put it there pronto, or you'll be needing an understudy to pinch hit for you."
From Biltmore Oswald The Diary of a Hapless Recruit by Dorgan, Dick