pinch hitter

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Recent Examples of pinch hitter Jamie Westbrook, a career minor league journeyman who has spent 11 seasons waiting for his shot, was called up to the big leagues on Sunday and made his debut in the bottom of the ninth after Cora inserted him as a pinch hitter with two outs and the game-winning run at second. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 June 2024 Weaver, who was lights out against Kansas City, delivered a strikeout in three pitches to pinch hitter Will Brennan and got the always-dangerous Jose Ramirez to ground out with runners at the corners to end the inning. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024 The Phillies, as a team, have only eight hits and three doubles from their pinch hitters in 2024. Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 July 2024 Giancarlo Stanton fouled out to the catcher with two on in the seventh, dropping to 4 for 44 as a pinch hitter. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pinch hitter 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
Noun
  • Key stats Minnesota’s replacement LT Cam Robinson has allowed eight sacks in 10 games, and gave up nine pressures against the Lions in Week 18.
    Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Having copies of medical records and prescriptions readily available can significantly streamline the process of obtaining replacement medications and equipment in emergency situations.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of a substitute striking so rapidly, the first comparison that came to mind was Nicklas Bendtner for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in 2007.
    Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Nutritional yeast, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and dairy substitutes can also provide a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • He was traded to Denver last offseason and spent 2024 as a backup after competing for the starting job in the offseason.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Currently, undersized center Trayce Jackson-Davis is the team's starter at the position, while Kevon Looney serves as his backup.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025

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