hit-and-run play
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After Miguel Rojas drew a leadoff walk, the Dodgers executed a well-timed hit-and-run play, drawing the second baseman out of position just as Esteury Ruiz lined a single through the hole he vacated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2025
Judge then took off on a hit-and-run play, and Gary Sanchez lifted a fly ball to shallow right field.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2017
But just when it appeared Pittsburgh would extend its scoreless streak, Eaton drew a two-out walk and Cabrera followed with a double down the left-field line on a hit-and-run play.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 18, 2015
Mike Trout flied out to right field on a hit-and-run play and Erick Aybar raced back to first.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2013
It finally caught up with him in the seventh after Alcides Escobar executed a hit-and-run play perfectly to move Mike Moustakas to third base.
From Chicago Tribune ● Aug. 18, 2012
