intentional walk

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After an intentional walk to Lindor loaded the bases, Mark Vientos worked a nine-pitch at-bat that ended with a grand slam.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

After an intentional walk to Ohtani, Betts then provided the knockout blow, crushing a hanging first-pitch slider to left for his 15th home run of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

Polanco’s tiebreaker followed an intentional walk that loaded the bases.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Lopez issued an intentional walk to All-Star shortstop Corey Seager before Adolis Garcia, another All-Star, struck out and Nathaniel Lowe hit an inning-ending flyball.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

That prompted Scott Servais to issue an intentional walk, a strategy the Mariners manager acknowledged before the game would be a strategy he would employ with the AL MVP front-runner.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023