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bunt

[buhnt] / bʌnt /
VERB
hit half-heartedly
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Closer Tanner Scott finished the inning, but after allowing an infield single and a bunt for a base hit in the ninth, he surrendered a game-tying double to Javier Sanoja.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

The Brewers tied the score in the fifth inning, manufacturing a run with a leadoff double, bunt single and sacrifice fly from the bottom of the order.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 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

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

Herbie Goldfarb served up a home run, a deep fly out, a triple, and then Harlan Betchel laid a nice bunt down along the first base line.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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