slow roller

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But his only other hit over the past three games came on a slow roller Pete Alonso misread at first base.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

Slater pulled up while running out a slow roller and grabbed the back of his leg before walking gingerly off the field.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2023

Murphy led off the second inning with an infield single on a slow roller to third and later scored on McCoy’s RBI single.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Trea Turner ran out a slow roller to third base off Mark Melancon for the Dodgers’ second hit of the game in the ninth, extending his hitting streak to 18 games.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022

Before the half, tiny Qendrim dribbled through the defense ten yards out and tapped a slow roller past the goalie’s left foot.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John