runners

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In the sixth inning, Kyle Hurt stranded two runners on base to complete a scoreless inning and lower his earned-run average to 0.90.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

In each video, runners dart around church staff and race up staircases, seeing how far they can get before someone asks them to leave or threatens to call the police.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The first of the runners are expected to cross the finish line shortly after 11:00.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

A shuttle bus will also take spectators from Massey Avenue to Ormeau Park after the start of the race at Stormont and additional buses will drop off runners off at their designated relay changeover point.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The four relay runners were practicing baton handoffs.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli