a throw

Example Sentences

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With the would-be tying run standing on first base and one out, Scott crashed hard on Geraldo Perdomo’s sacrifice bunt and zipped a throw across the diamond just in time for the out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He could have been home with his five kids, and instead he was rushing off the mound to take a throw at first base.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Seahawks safety Julian Love soon intercepted a throw from New England quarterback Drake Maye, and the Patriots never recovered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

And at that point, he simply couldn’t resist launching a throw deep down the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

I roll over and spring to my feet and then fire a throw to Ben-Ben at third.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner