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pinch-hit



pinch hit




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If Scott had thrown a scoreless inning and sent the game into the 10th, Roberts planned to have Ohtani pinch hit for Miguel Rojas, the third batter due up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Servais couldn’t call on Raleigh fast enough to pinch hit for backup catcher Seby Zavala.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

He was replaced on the mound by Tyler Anderson and Nolan Schanuel came in to pinch hit for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

He wasn’t in the starting lineup Sunday but had a pinch hit RBI single in the fifth inning.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2023

"Well, put a watch mark on your arm, sailor, and put it there pronto, or you'll be needing an understudy to pinch hit for you."

From Biltmore Oswald The Diary of a Hapless Recruit by Dorgan, Dick




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