slow roller
Example Sentences
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The Cubs took a 2-1 lead in the fourth when Bellinger lined a leadoff double to right, took third on Wisdom’s groundout and scored on Hosmer’s slow roller to first.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2023
Castillo got the last laugh, retiring his former catcher on a slow roller to third.
From Washington Times • Mar. 6, 2023
The Rays walked the dangerous José Ramírez with two outs to face Gonzalez, who hit a slow roller to the right side just out of Choi’s reach at first as Brennan scored.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2022
Trea Turner ran out a slow roller to third base off Mark Melancon for the Dodgers’ second hit of the game in the ninth, extending his hitting streak to 18 games.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022
Before the half, tiny Qendrim dribbled through the defense ten yards out and tapped a slow roller past the goalie’s left foot.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
