pinch hit
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With an aching sore thumb that he’s tried to play through for the last few weeks and kept him out of the starting lineup on Friday night, catcher Cal Raleigh came in to pinch hit with two outs in the bottom of the ninth of a tie game.
From Seattle Times
Phillies: OF Nick Castellanos was held out the starting lineup for a rest day, but pinch hit in the ninth and got an infield single.
From Seattle Times
Raleigh was called on to pinch hit for Curt Casali.
From Seattle Times
The Mariners offense consisted of Luis Torrens pinch hit homer in the eighth inning.
From Seattle Times
Aaron Hicks pinch hit for Jose Trevino to open the 10th and drew a walk n Hicks’ first appearance since he was pulled midgame of the the Yankees loss Friday to Tampa Bay.
From Seattle Times
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