shortstop
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Ozzie Albies’ bunt single loaded the bases and after Matt Olson struck out, Dubon scored from third on Austin Riley’s fielder’s choice to shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
“He wanted to see how much a manager really did,” said Jerry Royster, who played shortstop and hit leadoff that night.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“It’s up in the air, what the true direction of the franchise is,” said Boston’s plate-slumping shortstop, Trevor Story.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
When the following batter, Kim, grounded to second base, Rushing threw up his hands and slid away from the base to try and prevent shortstop Willy Adames from completing the double play.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Peter found the one he wanted to watch: a small kid with a straw-colored crew cut and a bleached-out red T-shirt, playing shortstop.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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