line drive
Example Sentences
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He got the first out on Gabriel Moreno’s line drive to third baseman Max Muncy and the second on Ketel Marte’s popout, and then, after intentionally walking Lars Nootbaar, Díaz struck out Ildemaro Vargas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
In the second inning, Max Muncy hit a line drive into the corner, and Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. dove after it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
“We never heard the term ‘launch angle,’” said Garvey, who told me he went up to the plate trying to hit a line drive, not a moon shot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
A pitcher caught a line drive — or rather, the ball caught him — with his jersey.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
Alex turned to see Rex racing across the grass, chasing down a line drive tennis ball.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
