pinch-runner
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Toronto's Alejandro Kirk was hit by a pitch from reliever Roki Sasaki and replaced by speedy pinch-runner Myles Straw, before Addison Barger's line drive wedged under the wall in left centre field.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
Edman hit a one-out single off Luzardo, and was replaced by Kim as a pinch-runner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
He stole his second career base, racing to second two pitches before Ohtani’s home run, just as he had as a pinch-runner the night before.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2025
Since pinch-runner Julio Rodriguez was picked off first base to cement a 3-2 loss to the Cubs on April 14, the Mariners have won five consecutive series and gone 11-4 in their past 15 games.
From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024
Needing a spark, Francona turned in the dugout and simply winked at Dave Roberts, who hadn’t played in 10 days, to go in as a pinch-runner.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
