line drive
Example Sentences
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I loved hitting a line drive that knocked somebody’s glove off or blew past a fielder trying to catch it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Then he missed his spot with a fastball to Bregman, who roped a line drive to deep right field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Meanwhile, Max Muncy drove in the Dodgers’ only run in the first with a line drive to left field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
Montgomery then scorched a line drive up the first-base line — into Freeman’s glove.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Luis had to wait to see if the line drive cleared the infield, but as soon as it did, he took off.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
