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
After all that, a real, qualified umpire would be stationed next to the replacement ump to ensure accuracy and fairness.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 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
I breathe in again, though it definitely makes me feel like the hot dog I ate earlier is going to join ump guy’s blob of mucus beside me.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
