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

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

Liriano entered the game having allowed a major-league high 62 base on balls.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2016

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

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2015

Two out, a man on second, and Ferguson, the much-dreaded heavy hitter, at the bat, Nichols and Jarvis held consultation, and as a result Ferguson was given his base on balls.

From Dick Randall The Young Athlete by Clark, Ellery H.