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
The first hitter gets a base on balls.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Mathewson, Christy
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