bunt
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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
Yamamoto started the seventh inning and faced two batters — the first doubled after an ABS review nullified a strikeout, the second dropped a bunt single — then left after 97 pitches.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
It feels like a gift, and there’s always a risk the bunt isn’t executed correctly, another reason the nerds despise it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. started the inning by pulling a 96.9-mph fastball for a double and advanced to third base on a sacrifice bunt by Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025
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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