wild throw

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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 leadoff shot started the scoring for the Padres, who added two runs on Campusano’s fielder’s choice followed by a error on second baseman Bryson Stott’s wild throw home trying to get Manny Machado.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Adell then scored when Andrus made a wild throw from shortstop into the Athletics’ first-base dugout on a routine grounder by Phil Gosselin.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022

Then, on a wild throw to second, the runner not only covered that bag, but went on and slid in to third.

From The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields by Stratemeyer, Edward