bunt
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The next inning, Wrobleski fielded a sacrifice bunt from Ryan Waldschmidt, but his throw to first was high and wide, allowing a run to score and putting Waldschmidt into scoring position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
He got Julien to pop out on a sacrifice bunt attempt and then started a double play himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
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
Ozzie Albies’ bunt single loaded the bases and after Matt Olson struck out, Dubon scored from third on Austin Riley’s fielder’s choice to shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
He bunted the frog, laid down a perfect bunt in front of the plate, third-base side, and he took off for first.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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