base runner
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of base runner
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Given the early run support, Miller cruised through the first four innings, allowing just one base runner on a one-out walk to Kyle Tucker in the first inning.
From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024
Abrams dropped in a soft single to right for the Nats first base runner to start the fourth inning.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
Verlander didn’t allow another base runner until Rojas got him in the ninth.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023
He struck out the side in the first on 13 pitches, whiffed seven of the first nine overall and didn’t allow a base runner until Zack Gelof’s one-out single in the fourth.
From Washington Times • Aug. 20, 2023
Merry fancied he saw a signal exchanged between the batter and the base runner.
From Frank Merriwell's Son A Chip Off the Old Block by Standish, Burt L.
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