wild throw

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Stewart almost made the situation worse with a wild throw to second, but Dean Carpentier was thrown out trying to reach third on the poor throw to second.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

That gave the Dodgers a one-run lead that increased an inning later after Machado lazily uncorked a wild throw to first that led to another Dodgers run.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024

Porter was later awarded second as first baseman José Abreu threw his glove at Valdez’s wild throw for a second error on the same play.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Adell then scored when Andrus made a wild throw from shortstop into the Athletics’ first-base dugout on a routine grounder by Phil Gosselin.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022

There was a wild throw, and the man came in, scoring the first run.

From Baseball Joe in the Big League or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles by Chadwick, Lester