Example Sentences

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Yamamoto then promptly beaned the first batter he faced, loading the bases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Young pitcher Chase Silseth accidentally was beaned on a cross-diamond throw in a game and went on the concussion list.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2023

Gosselin was beaned on a sinker from Otto, and Andrew Velazquez had a bunt single before Ohtani drove Otto’s 88 mph changeup into the elevated bleachers in center field.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2022

Chase Burns took the mound and beaned his first hitter, Waldy Arias, who was forced to leave the game for concussion protocol.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2022

I look behind me, half expecting to see a sniggering back-row guy who beaned me with an eraser.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson