safety squeeze
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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After Brad Hand replaced Winans, Stewart dropped down a bunt on the safety squeeze to bring home Alonso.
From Washington Times
Toronto scored one run after loading the bases with one out in the fourth, but Los Angeles went up 3-1 on David Fletcher’s safety squeeze bunt moments later.
From Washington Times
With no outs, it seems like a good time for a safety squeeze bunt to score at least one run.
From Los Angeles Times
With two on in the second, Victor Robles dropped down a safety squeeze and Abrams dashed for home.
From Washington Post
So after the botched safety squeeze, Ruiz went from representing the tying run to jogging to the dugout with his head bowed.
From Washington Post
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