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home run

[hohm ruhn] / ˈhoʊm ˈrʌn /
NOUN
bull's-eye
Synonyms
STRONGEST
center dead center omphalos
STRONG
goal mark objective quintain target
WEAK
direct hit hole in one
NOUN
crowning achievement
Synonyms
WEAK
Meisterstuck best seller bull's-eye chef d'oeuvre classic coup crowning accomplishment crowning stroke feather in one's cap grand slam hole in one icing on the cake masterpiece masterwork showpiece smash hit work of a master work of a past master

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Orange Lutheran 8, JSerra 3: Eric Zdunek had a home run, two singles and three RBIs and Ricardo Hurtado also homered for the No. 1-ranked Lancers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Ryan Sheffer hit a three-run home run for Oaks Christian.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 14, Simi Valley 6: Nadia Ledon contributed four hits and Ellayne Tellez-Perez hit a three-run home run to lead the Knights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Damien 8, Etiwanda 5: Brady Bickham hit a three-run home run in the Baseline League win.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Gionfriddo, charging from left field to the edge of the bullpen, reached behind the fence and robbed DiMaggio of his sure home run and a tied game.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord