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

Marcus Semien grounded out to the pitcher, with first baseman Ryan Mountcastle needing to make a diving snag of Rodriguez’s wild throw.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2023

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

Time after time Mignon cut in desperately for the basket to receive a pass, but on each occasion her team-mates made a wild throw.

From Marjorie Dean High School Sophomore by Lester, Pauline