runners
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And both runners scored when closer Tanner Scott replaced Henriquez with two outs and gave up a double to Mets pinch-hitter Tyrone Taylor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Twenty-three runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole, organisers have said, in an event they dubbed as the "world's coolest marathon".
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The two runners up will receive £250,000 each to carry out part of their programme.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
And maybe it would’ve been excusable if Call had driven in the runners on first and second, but instead he ended the inning on a strikeout, stranding both.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
When I pulled up the snow anchor, straddled the runners, and shouted "Hike!"
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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