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home run

[hohm ruhn] / ˈhoʊm ˈrʌn /




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The Braves relievers retired 15 of the last 16 batters they faced to end the game, with Max Muncy’s solo home run in the ninth the only exception.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

For a Brewers fan it goes from a stomach-churning home run to a meh flyout.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Although the deal “wasn’t received as a home run in the market,” Meeks said it’s a solid move for a company looking to pick up market share in the broader world of chips.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Alex Call hits a run-scoring double and Andy Pages follows with a three-run home run in the 10th inning of the Dodgers’ 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

“Unlike his Dodgers teammates, he hadn’t been slugging home runs all season. The rookie was still looking for his very first home run in the big leagues.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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