mound

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Catcher Cashel Dugger did an acting job worthy of an Academy Award throwing the ball hard to Reddemman on the mound, who then got the runner on third leaving the bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Shohei Ohtani yields just one hit over six innings in his season debut on the mound in the Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The former broker said ants could also be harvested by gently disturbing the mound and collecting them as they tried to escape.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The South Americans took the lead in the top of the third as US starter Nolan McLean struggled for command from the mound.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Danielle, Anna, and I had just reached the other mound when we turned around and saw Peter fire the snowball.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea