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substitute hit

VERB
pinch hit
Synonyms
WEAK
fill in hit for stand in for

Example Sentences

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They should have gone ahead when Rodrygo's shot was parried into Brahim Diaz's path but the substitute hit the post with a diving header when faced with an unguarded goal only a few yards out.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024

Valdespin, a late-inning substitute, hit his first career slam to complete a Mets comeback that saved Harvey from his first loss of the season.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2013