Examples of pinch hitter in a Sentence
the business owners brought in a pinch hitter until a permanent manager could be hired
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Harris’ hit was a 108 mph opposite-field drive — the third-hardest ball of the game — against Reds closer Emilio Pagán, who struck out pinch hitter Eddie Rosario to end the game.
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 8 May 2025
But the next time his turn in the order came up, manager Rocco Baldelli sent pinch hitter Mickey Gasper up in Keaschall's place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
In the first at-bat after the change, pinch hitter Cam Kozeal hammered a 2-run home run to right field against Jackson Barberi.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
The Giants entered the game 25th out of 30 teams in pinch hitters used.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 8 May 2025
But the next time his turn in the order came up, manager Rocco Baldelli sent pinch hitter Mickey Gasper up in Keaschall's place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
In the first at-bat after the change, pinch hitter Cam Kozeal hammered a 2-run home run to right field against Jackson Barberi.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
The Giants entered the game 25th out of 30 teams in pinch hitters used.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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