fouling

Example Sentences

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The Yankees swung at them 29 times, whiffing just four times, fouling off 15 and putting 10 in play — six went for hits.

From Seattle Times

Conforto says when he gets good pitches to hit now, he’s driving the ball rather than fouling it back, as he’d been doing in the past.

From Washington Times

Doing so might ensure there's no unintended fouling of such a fundamental record prior to the chance to study it.

From Scientific American

Griner drew a laugh from the crowd early in the third quarter when, after fouling Courtney Williams, forcefully helped up Williams, who flew through the air to accentuate it.

From Washington Times

“Around him, everybody put up good at-bats. That was impressive, the third inning. We were grinding at-bats, fouling off pitches, staying on pitches, taking our walks. It was a fun inning.”

From Washington Times