miscue
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While Betts’ miscue broke up a perfect game, Yamamoto praised his teammates after the game and said via a translator on Dodgers SportsNet that they made a few key plays that “saved me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
That unfortunate miscue opened the door for the Royals to win the state title.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
Jamie Overton's hitting meant 20 were needed off the final over, but his miscue to cover left England 252 all out.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
Alick Athanaze, who made 21, was the only wicket to fall when he attempted to loft a James Neesham delivery over mid-on only to miscue and be caught by Daryl Mitchell running back.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
At the same time, the exertion required to maintain a high rate makes the physical pain all the more devastating and therefore the likelihood of a miscue greater.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
Shimron Hetmyer was dropped at mid-on by Corbin Bosch off the next delivery, but lasted only two more when he miscued to midwicket where Maharaj snapped up the catch.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
However, the game changed when Buttler miscued Chase to long-on for 21.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
He was caught off a Cameron Green no-ball on 22, then edged and miscued the same bowler.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
When Atkinson miscued Mitchell Starc, Carey raced first-slip fielder Marnus Labuschagne back towards the boundary, muscling out his team-mate when both threw themselves towards the ball.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
I jiggled my hook angrily and when the operator answered I told her that she'd miscued.
From Highways in Hiding by George Oliver Smith
Brook, on 111, lost his bat in miscuing Akash Deep to mid-off, Jacob Bethell was bowled attempting a wild hack and a poking Root was caught behind for 105.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
Stokes slogged 27 before miscuing Neil Wagner to mid-off, a sweeping Broad was lbw to Bracewell's off-spin for 14 and Ollie Robinson was caught at cover for 18 to give Henry his fourth wicket.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2023
Declan Rice, possibly West Ham’s best player this season, was at fault for the equalizer after miscuing his attempted headed clearance from a cross into the center of the area.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2022
Vilas c Moeen b Broad 26, South Africa 225-7 Vilas goes, holing out to Moeen on the backward square leg boundary after miscuing a shorter ball.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 14, 2016
Vilas goes, holing out to Moeen on the backward square leg boundary after miscuing a shorter ball.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 14, 2016
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