mound

Example Sentences

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Brayden Krakowski gave the Braves three innings of scoreless relief, giving closer Jack Champlin time off from the mound and making him available for the final two games, if needed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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

Yamamoto is scheduled to make one more Cactus League start, against the Padres on Friday, before taking the Dodger Stadium mound next Thursday when the Diamondbacks come to town.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

When I turn to face my team, everyone is high-fiving, and Coach Nat is returning to the mound like nothing happened.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone