ump
Example Sentences
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An ump who can’t see that, or doesn’t want to see it, worries bond owners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
The game started with only three umpires, as third base ump Mark Ripperger was late getting out to the field.
From Washington Times ● May 31, 2023
In the ninth inning with the score tied at 2 on Wednesday, Mike Trout was called out on a full-count checked swing by first base ump Will Little, stranding two.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
“The ump isn’t why you gave up seven runs,” Malik says.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
