base on balls

Example Sentences

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The first time was intentional, his major league-leading 16th intentional base on balls this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Adon also walked five in his previous start against the Angels and has allowed three base on balls in five of his seven starts.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2022

Herrera flips when he gets a hit, when he takes a base on balls, and when he grounds out to second base.

From Slate • May 12, 2017

They do not deify the base on balls, and they believe in making contact.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2015

So Tenney got his base on balls, and the sacks were full.

From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Mathewson, Christy