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
Hudson allowed a base runner in every inning he stepped on the mound.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024
Making his first start of the spring, Logan Gilbert tossed two scoreless innings, issuing a walk to Bobby Witt Jr. for his only base runner and striking out three batters.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 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
"He would be," nodded Mr. Luce, sadly, "if he were a better base runner at the same time."
From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
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