pinch hitter
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With two outs and the tying run on first in the top of the ninth, he sent Chaney up to the plate as a pinch hitter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Miguel Rojas, an infielder, was deployed as a pinch hitter in the top of the eighth inning and remained in the game at shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2025
And in true fashion, Angels World Series MVP Troy Glaus made a surprise cameo as a pinch hitter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2025
The Astros’ Josh Hader struck out pinch hitter Ryan Bliss and then Mitch Haniger to escape.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2024
I know that Gramps can’t be that late-inning pinch hitter I’d hoped for.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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