base runner
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of base runner
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Trent Thornton, Gabe Speier and Muñoz each worked scoreless innings, allowing only one base runner.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024
Abrams dropped in a soft single to right for the Nats first base runner to start the fourth inning.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
He struck out the side in the first on 13 pitches, whiffed seven of the first nine overall and didn’t allow a base runner until Zack Gelof’s one-out single in the fourth.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
It was the third time in franchise history the Brewers allowed only one base runner in a single game.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
“Bill” Dahlen of the Brooklyn club shouts, “Watch his foot,” and the base runner starts while the batter smashes the ball on a hit and run play.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Mathewson, Christy
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