ump
Example Sentences
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But it turns out Bucknor isn’t the only veteran ump struggling to adjust to the new technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“We call a time out, point out the bat, and the ump comes over and says, ‘Oh yeah, that’s illegal’… It counts as an out and we win the game.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Do you think Scott should stick up for his players more when an ump is off?
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
“We know that they ump for free, but sometimes bad calls are made and they cost us the game,” she said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
“SAFE!” the third-base ump says, slashing his arms out to his sides.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
