grounder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grounder
Example Sentences
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Yamamoto then got a soft grounder out of Fernando Tatís Jr. But it was too soft, giving Tatís time to reach first before third baseman Max Muncy could get off a throw.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Then with runners on second and third, he induced José Caballero to hit a grounder to third baseman Max Muncy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Texas State first baseman Jaquae Stewart booted the grounder for an error, allowing Isaac Cadena to score.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. managed to hit an inside-the-park homer Saturday on a well-placed grounder that traveled just 17 feet in the air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
He stepped to the plate, hit a hard grounder to the pitcher, who fumbled it for a moment then threw it to first.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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