runners
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The Dodgers’ offense got runners to third in three straight innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
They hit with runners in scoring position as often as they hit into double plays, going four for 27 and stranding 24.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Dodgers left 7.19 runners on base per game this 100-win season, more than all but four teams, and they ranked 16th with 3.5 runners left in scoring position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Kipchoge is considered one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time, winning two Olympic marathon golds, plus a silver and bronze over 5000m.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
It had a fold-down seat over the runners.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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