pinch-runner

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Their best chance was in the second inning when a pinch runner tried to score from second on a ground ball off the glove of first baseman Trevor Sostman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024

After Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh singled with two outs and the bases empty, he was promptly replaced by Julio Rodriguez as a pinch runner.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

He was removed for for a pinch runner after doubling in the ninth.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Acuña was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning and was removed for a pinch runner.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2023

Kennedy’s Santiago Torres throws out pinch runner at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023