pinch runner
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A term used in baseball for a substitute base runner.
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- The manager decided to use a pinch runner in the bottom of the ninth inning.
- The coach sent in a pinch runner to steal second base.
- He was known for his speed, making him an ideal pinch runner candidate.
- With two outs and a runner on first, the team decided to use a pinch runner.
- The team brought in a fresh pinch runner to steal second base.
- He was known for his speed, making him an ideal pinch runner.
- As a strategic move, they often deployed a pinch runner for their slower batters.
- The strategy called for a pinch runner to try and score the winning run.
- The young rookie got his first opportunity as a pinch runner yesterday.
- In a crucial moment, the manager opted for a pinch runner to add pressure on the defense.
- Being a good pinch runner requires quick acceleration and smart base-running.
- The opposing team's pinch runner was surprisingly fast and stole home.
- The coach always had a few dedicated pinch runners on the bench.
- She was brought in as a pinch runner in the bottom of the ninth inning.
- Can a pinch runner be used multiple times in the same game?
- The scouting report highlighted the potential of this young player as a pinch runner.
- His primary role on the team was that of a late-game pinch runner.
- He was a valuable asset to the team, especially as a pinch runner in tight games.
- The pinch runner successfully advanced to third on a wild pitch.
- The manager's decision to use a pinch runner paid off with a stolen base.