pinch-runner

Example Sentences

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But few players were swifter around the bases, and managers enlisted him as a pinch runner in close, late-innings games.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

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

The Pirates then had freshman Jason Janesko come on as a pinch runner.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

He entered as a pinch runner in the seventh and was thrown out trying to steal third.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023