base runner
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of base runner
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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Given the early run support, Miller cruised through the first four innings, allowing just one base runner on a one-out walk to Kyle Tucker in the first inning.
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
Verlander didn’t allow another base runner until Rojas got him in the ninth.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Northeast Seattle had another prime scoring opportunity in the eighth, thanks in part to Little League’s extra-inning base runner rule.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
He has to decide the exact time to send in a substitute hitter, when to install another base runner.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Christy Mathewson
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