ghost runner
AmericanEtymology
Origin of ghost runner
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Realmuto’s 10th-inning sacrifice fly scoring ghost runner Harrison Bader with the winning run for Philadelphia.
From Los Angeles Times
A far-fetched idea, but Manfred has ushered in sweeping changes, from the widely praised pitch clock to the more contentious extra-inning “ghost runner.”
From Los Angeles Times
Major League Baseball has implemented a “ghost runner” rule that automatically places a runner at second base in extra innings during the regular season.
From Seattle Times
The Angels lost to the Blue Jays 12-11 in 10 innings after Cavan Biggio, Toronto’s ghost runner, scored on Kevin Kiermaier’s ground-rule double and George Springer drove in another run against Carlos Estévez.
From Los Angeles Times
Drury, the Angels’ ghost runner, and Urshela, who knocked a single into center field, and Ward, who worked a walk against Trevor Richards, loaded the bases.
From Los Angeles Times
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