ump

Example Sentences

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How much baseball culture revolves around the home plate ump?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Do you think Scott should stick up for his players more when an ump is off?

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023

The game started with only three umpires, as third base ump Mark Ripperger was late getting out to the field.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2023

The Atlanta Braves thought they’d won a game on a two-out, ninth-inning walk-off walk the other day only to find out the ump had nailed their hitter for a clock violation for strike three.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

“SAFE!” the third-base ump says, slashing his arms out to his sides.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone