Example Sentences

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The team said he is limited for now to defense and pinch running - still no hitting for the slugger.

From Washington Times • Sep. 15, 2018

They are also miffed about Barton’s unusual strategy of employing separate lineups for fielding, batting and pinch running.

From Time • Jun. 4, 2014

Kozma, pinch running for Freese, began a double steal that put Boston in peril, and then Daniel Descalso, the ninth-place hitter, drew a walk on a 3-2 pitch, loading the bases.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2013

Torre made an aggressive move when, with Willie Bloomquist pinch running for Mauer, he sent both runners moving on Henderson's 1-2 pitch to Jones.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2013

The ball bounced off the wall for a double, but Jeff Francoeur, who was pinch running for Carter, had to hold at third.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2010