play by play
Example Sentences
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Stephen Nelson, entering his fourth season with the Dodgers, has been on the call as the lead radio play-by-play announcer for their last two World Series championships.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
As Andy Pages, just inserted into the game in center field, ran over left fielder Kiké Hernández to make the catch, Dodgers play-by-play announcer Stephen Nelson summed up the high drama unfolding in front him.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Dynamic camerawork and play-by-play commentary amplified the tension between contestants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
“He’s the smartest guy in most every room he’s in, and he never acts like it,” said NBC play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, who will be working his 96th game with Collinsworth on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
I stare at the imaginary pitcher and announce the play-by-play.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
