wild throw

Example Sentences

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And, yeah, a team that does everything right did bits of everything wrong, a wild throw scoring a run, a wild pitch scoring another run, and a foolish stolen base attempt costing yet another run.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

That gave the Dodgers a one-run lead that increased an inning later after Machado lazily uncorked a wild throw to first that led to another Dodgers run.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024

His drive to right struck the top of the wall, and Mountcastle hustled to third base before coming home on a wild throw.

From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2023

Pinch-hitter Jace Peterson then bunted to third baseman Christopher Morel, whose wild throw to first instead went into foul territory in shallow right field.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2022

Poor hero! he was a gamester even in his emotions and, having staked his hope in one wild throw, was fearfully watching the issue.

From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton