Example Sentences

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Umpires are already howling about being second-guessed in public, no surprise there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Umpires call it a train wreck, a play that results in a horrific collision through no fault of the baserunner or fielder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

Umpires Joe Wilson and Paul Reiffel had a first conference about the light, then decided to play on.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024

Umpires waited until 12:58 a.m. and then suspended the game.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2023

This supplies a long felt want for the protection of Catchers and Umpires exposed to the swift underhand throwing.

From Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889 by Chadwick, Henry