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bunt

[buhnt] / bʌnt /
VERB
hit half-heartedly
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With runners on first and third, Alex Freeland laid down a bunt to Rasmussen.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Jo Adell hit a one-out single then moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Donovan Walton.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

Then a bunt led to a second run.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

They deployed strategies like the sacrifice bunt and stolen base with remarkable frequency despite lacking real evidence to justify such usage.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

Artis tried to lay down a bunt, but they nailed him at first.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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